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Under The Redwoods

Under The Redwoods

Harte, Bret

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419191942
ISBN13: 9781419191947
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.37 Width: 7.56 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
Under The Redwoods is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte. The book is set in California during the mid-1800s and features a variety of characters, including miners, gamblers, and pioneers. The stories are all set in the natural beauty of the redwood forests of California, and Harte uses this setting to explore themes of human nature, love, and morality. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and its ability to capture the spirit of the Wild West. Each story is unique and engaging, featuring a diverse cast of characters and a range of emotions. Overall, Under The Redwoods is a classic piece of American literature that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived during the Gold Rush era.Do you WANT me to prove it before witnesses? said the man, coming nearer her. Do you want to take my word and keep it between ourselves, or do you want to call in your superintendent and his men, and all Santy Any, to hear me prove your husband was a highwayman, thief, and murderer? Do you want to knock over that monument on Heavy Tree Hill, and upset your standing here among the deacons and elders? Do you want to do all this and be forced, even by your neighbors, to pay me in the end, as you will?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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