Author: Axel Nissen
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781617033599
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Author: Margaret Duckett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 365

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Author: Gary Scharnhorst
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806132549
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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Bret Harte was the best-known and highest paid writer in America in the early 1870s, yet his vexed attempts to earn a living by his pen led to the failure of his marriage and, in 1878, his departure for Europe. Gary Scharnhorst’s biography of Harte traces the growing commercial appeal of western fiction and drama on both sides of the Atlantic during the Gilded Age, a development in which Harte played a crucial role. Harte’s pioneering use of California local color in such stories as "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" challenged genteel assumptions about western writing and helped open eastern papers to contributions by Mark Twain and others. The popularity of Bret Harte’s writings was driven largely by a literary market that his western stories helped create. The first Harte biography in nearly seventy years to be written entirely from primary sources, this book documents Harte’s personal relationships and, in addition, his negotiations with various publishers, agents, and theatrical producers as he exploited popular interest in the American West.

Author: Bret Harte
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382169606
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author: Bret Harte
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46

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Bret Harte's 'The Queen of the Pirate Isle' is a captivating children's story set in a remote English village, featuring beautifully descriptive prose and engaging storytelling. The book follows the adventures of two orphaned children who stumble upon a hidden pirate treasure, leading them on a thrilling journey of discovery and friendship. Harte's writing style is playful and imaginative, making the story come alive with vivid details and colorful characters, making it a delightful read for both young readers and adults alike. This book is a timeless classic that showcases Harte's talent for storytelling and his ability to transport readers to a world of magic and wonder. 'The Queen of the Pirate Isle' is a must-read for anyone looking for a charming and enchanting tale that will leave you spellbound from beginning to end.

Author: Bret Harte
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Author: Bret Harte
Publisher:
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 470

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Author: Bret Harte
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
ISBN: 9780871295477
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Author: Bret Harte
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25

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"Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is set in Sandy Bar, an Old West town, and focuses on two men, nicknamed "Tennessee" and "Tennessee's Partner." While Tennessee is a reckless gambler, his partner is humorless and practical. Despite their disparate personalities, they share a strong friendship that did not fail even when Tennessee was responsible for his partner's bride estranging him. When Tennessee blatantly tries to steal from a stranger, he is arrested and put on trial. Tennessee's Partner tries to stick up for his friend, saying that he might not agree with everything Tennessee does, but he still supports him.

Author: Francis Bret HARTE
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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