The Fool Of Five Forks; Baby Sylvester (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161591545)

The Fool of Five Forks; Baby Sylvester is a collection of two short stories written by Bret Harte. The first story, The Fool of Five Forks, is set in a small town in California during the Gold Rush era. It follows the story of a simple-minded man named Yuba Bill, who is taken advantage of by the townspeople. Despite his foolishness, Yuba Bill is kind-hearted and always willing to help others. When a stranger arrives in town and takes an interest in Yuba Bill, the townspeople become suspicious and try to drive the stranger away. However, the stranger's true intentions are revealed in a surprising twist at the end of the story.The second story, Baby Sylvester, is set in San Francisco and tells the story of a young couple who take in a baby they find abandoned on the street. The couple, who are struggling financially, are initially hesitant to take on the responsibility of raising a child. However, they soon grow attached to the baby and are determined to provide him with a good life. As they navigate the challenges of parenthood and try to find a way to support themselves and the baby, they encounter unexpected help from a wealthy woman who takes an interest in their situation.Overall, The Fool of Five Forks; Baby Sylvester is a heartwarming collection of stories that explore themes of kindness, compassion, and the importance of community. Harte's vivid descriptions of life in California during the Gold Rush era and the bustling city of San Francisco provide a rich backdrop for these engaging tales.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of the Argonauts and Other Sketches, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417902280.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: 1161591540
ISBN-13: 9781161591545
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d