Harte, Bret 1836-1902 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is a short story first published in 1869. Set in an Old West mining town, it follows the unlikely friendship between two men with opposite personalities—reckless gambler Tennessee and his humorless, practical partner. Their bond endures even through betrayal and tragedy. When Tennessee faces the ultimate consequence for his crimes, his devoted partner's loyalty is tested in ways that reveal the profound depth of their connection. Described as one of America's earliest "buddy" stories, this tale explores male friendship with quiet, understated emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee%27s_Partner_(short_story) Release date is 2003-11-01 Produced by David Schwan Original publication data not identified Western stories California -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4674 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4674 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133129.0 4674