Novels and Stories of Bret Harte

<p>Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the American West with Novels and Stories of Bret Harte. This collection features the complete text of The Crusade of the Excelsior and The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales showcasing Harte's distinctive style and captivating storytelling. Known for his contributions to local color literature Bret Harte paints a vivid picture of 19th-century California bringing to life the gold rush era and the diverse characters who shaped the frontier. His stories capture the spirit of adventure the complexities of human nature and the rugged beauty of the landscape offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era. This edition preserves the charm and historical significance of Harte's work making it a must-read for anyone interested in classic American literature and the lore of the Wild West.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>