The Writings of Bret Harte

<p>The Writings of Bret Harte: Cressy and Other Tales presents a collection of short stories by the celebrated American author Bret Harte. Known for his vivid depictions of life in the American West particularly California during the Gold Rush era Harte's stories capture the spirit and challenges of a rapidly changing society.</p> <p>This anthology showcases Harte's skill in crafting memorable characters and engaging narratives. Readers will be transported to the rugged landscapes and boomtowns of the West encountering prospectors gamblers and pioneers. The stories explore themes of adventure morality and the human condition against the backdrop of a dynamic historical period. Harte's keen observations and distinctive voice have secured his place as a significant figure in American literature making this collection a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library.</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>