02416cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450030001402640051001703000047002213360026002683370026002943380036003205000031003565080045003875201473004325340045019056530020019506530037019706530053020078560042020602712UtSlPG20260610133102.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHarte, Bret,d1836-190212aA Drift from Redwood Camp 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-05-25  aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger  a"A Drift from Redwood Camp" by Bret Harte is a short story written in the mid-19th century, during a time marked by the American West's expansion and the complexity of frontier life. This tale explores themes of identity, survival, and social dynamics within a rugged camp setting. It recounts the story of Elijah Martin, a man typically viewed as a shiftless, unremarkable character who unexpectedly finds himself thrust into a position of power among Native Americans.  Elijah Martin's life takes a dramatic turn after being swept away by a flood from Redwood Camp. Washed ashore in an unfamiliar territory, he initially encounters fear and uncertainty but ultimately disguises himself as the chief of the Minyo tribe after the natives mistake him for their prophesized leader. As he grapples with this newfound role, he experiences both the weight of leadership and the selfish desires that arise from it. His inability to confront the consequences of violence against his own people, juxtaposed with moments of courage, reveals the complexities of his character. Ultimately, the influence he unwittingly wields over the tribe leads to significant changes, but his moral inadequacies culminate in a tragic twist, as his wife becomes embroiled in an incident that tests his loyalties and compels him to confront his past. The story concludes with a return to Redwood Camp, questioning the nature of identity and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aAmerican fiction -- 19th century  aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2712