Bret Harte

Broschiertes Buch

Found at Blazing Star

Beschreibung

Experience the raw and vibrant world of 19th-century California with Bret Harte's "Found At Blazing Star," a collection of short stories depicting frontier life during the gold rush. Harte, a master of regional color, captures the spirit of the era through tales steeped in humor and historical detail. Explore the social life and customs of a burgeoning California as fortune seekers and settlers carve out their existence in a land of opportunity and hardship. These stories, classified as Westerns and historical fiction, offer a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of those who sought their fortunes in the West. "Found At Blazing Star" provides an authentic and entertaining journey back to a pivotal moment in American history. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures that Harte's evocative prose and compelling characters remain accessible for all who appreciate classic literature. 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: 28
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 54g
• ISBN-13: 9781023092791
• ISBN-10: 1023092794
• Artikelnr.: 73928020