Tales Of Trail And Town (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419150715)

Tales Of Trail And Town is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte. The book includes a total of 13 stories, each of which offers a glimpse into life in the American West during the mid- to late-1800s. The first half of the book is dedicated to tales of the trail, with stories about cowboys, miners, and other travelers on the frontier. These stories explore themes of adventure, danger, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. The second half of the book focuses on life in town, with stories about gamblers, saloonkeepers, and other colorful characters in the bustling towns and cities of the West. These stories offer a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of the time, as well as the challenges faced by those trying to make their way in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the book, Harte's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions, rich characterizations, and skillful use of dialect and regional slang. The stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the history and culture of the American West.The wind was getting up on the Bolinas Plain. It had started the fine alkaline dust along the level stage road, so that even that faint track, the only break in the monotony of the landscape, seemed fainter than ever. But the dust cloud was otherwise a relief; it took the semblance of distant woods where there was no timber, of moving teams where there was no life. And as Sue Beasley, standing in the doorway of One Spring House that afternoon, shading her sandy lashes with her small red hand, glanced along the desolate track, even HER eyes, trained to the dreary prospect, were once or twice deceived.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.

Author: Bret Harte
ISBN-10: 1419150715
ISBN-13: 9781419150715
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.58w x 0.39d