Bret Harte

Broschiertes Buch

Devil's Ford

Beschreibung

Experience the raw and untamed spirit of the American West in Bret Harte's "Devil's Ford," a collection of gripping short stories from the 19th century. Immerse yourself in vivid portrayals of frontier life, where rugged landscapes meet the complex social fabric of a burgeoning nation. Harte, a master of Western fiction, captures the essence of the era, exploring the customs and challenges faced by those who dared to carve out a life on the edge of civilization. These stories, steeped in historical detail, offer a glimpse into a world of adventure, hardship, and resilience. "Devil's Ford" is a timeless exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of the American West. A meticulously prepared print republication of a historical text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

The career of one of the prominent authors Bret Harte was quite dynamic as he contributed in various sectors like teaching, working as a miner and later as a journalist. But he was mostly known after he started his literary career, especially for his short and loving stories and poems. Being an American author and poet, he got high recognition after his work exploring the American West during the 19th century. He was born in 1836 in Albany New York and later he moved to California and gained experience which significantly influenced his style of writing. Apart from this book, some of his notable work includes "The Luck of Roaring Camp" an aesthetic short story that's established his reputation as a writer in Western literature. Despite facing a lot of criticism for his work resulted in deviation from his earlier success. However, created long long-lasting impact on people by contributing a heart-warming and aesthetic glimpse of Western culture. Bret Harte's writing style was highly praised for combining humour with a deep connection to human nature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9781023054317
• ISBN-10: 1023054310
• Artikelnr.: 74198800