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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
240 1 0 _aFound at Blazing Star. Finnish
245 1 0 _aSormus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-11-22
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Sormus: Kalifornialainen kertomus" by Bret Harte is a narrative fiction piece written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the rough-and-tumble mining town of Blazing Star during the California gold rush, focusing on the experiences and moral dilemmas faced by its inhabitants, especially the central character named Cass. The plot centers on themes of luck, superstition, and the unexpected consequences of seemingly trivial discoveries. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cass, a disheveled prospector who, while searching for warmth on an early morning, unexpectedly finds a gold ring inscribed with his name. This discovery stirs Cass’s superstitions and ignites a combination of hope and anxiety as he contemplates its significance in his hard life as a gold miner. Soon after, he shares his find with other miners, but the ring leads to misinterpretation and suspicion rather than the anticipated fortune. The opening sets the stage for a narrative filled with rich character interactions and suspense, ultimately hinting at deeper themes of personal integrity and the unpredictable nature of fortune in a challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1909
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aAmerican fiction -- Translations into Finnish
700 1 _aSoini, Lauri,
_d1875-1919
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72201
999 _c112926
_d112926