{"product_id":"the-outcasts-of-poker-flat-bret-harte-9781806680375","title":"The Outcasts of Poker Flat: Fate, Sacrifice \u0026 Unlikely Heroism in a Snow-bound Sierra Settlement (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever wondered why the people society casts aside are often the ones who show the most humanity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the rough frontier town of Poker Flat, moral reform has arrived-with a vengeance. The local committee decides to cleanse their settlement by expelling a group of individuals deemed unworthy: a gambler, a saloon girl, a drunkard, and a thief. These outcasts-John Oakhurst, Duchess, Mother Shipton, and Uncle Billy-are banished to the mountains just as a brutal snowstorm descends, trapping them in a remote wilderness cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a tale of condemnation becomes a story of compassion, resilience, and moral complexity. Faced with the bitter cold and dwindling supplies, the outcasts encounter a young couple full of innocence and hope. Together, this unlikely band confronts both nature's cruelty and their own pasts, revealing acts of unexpected nobility and self-sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Outcasts of Poker Flat\u003c\/em\u003e brings Harte's classic short story to life in an accessible, emotionally resonant format. With clarity and style, it preserves the quiet power of a tale that has moved generations-one that shows how grace, sacrifice, and humanity can shine even in the darkest places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll discover in this modern translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Story of Redemption Through Adversity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Follow the transformation of flawed characters who discover compassion and honor in the face of death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Western Classic with Deep Moral Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore what it means to judge, to forgive, and to find dignity in unlikely places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Vivid Tale of Survival in the Sierra Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e - Harte's storytelling captures the harsh beauty of the frontier landscape and the fragility of life within it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Timeless Message for Modern Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e - This fresh translation preserves the depth and emotional power of Harte's original while making it inviting for today's audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bret Harte,Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806680378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806680375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Bret Harte","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48454265078015,"sku":"9781806680375","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_28288c3c-6024-414a-92ae-389fac56e2ae.jpg?v=1777305170","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-outcasts-of-poker-flat-bret-harte-9781806680375","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}