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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 0 _aMrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-22
505 0 _aMrs. Skaggs's husbands -- How Santa Claus came to Simpson's Bar -- The Princess Bob and her friends -- The Iliad of Sandy Bar -- Mr. Thompson's prodigal -- The romance of Madrono Hollow -- The poet of Sierra Flat -- The Christmas gift that came to Rupert.
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"MRS. SKAGGS'S HUSBANDS AND OTHER STORIES" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories capture the essence of life in the American West, featuring characters from mining towns like Angel's Camp, California. The narrative is infused with humor and insight into human nature, often focusing on the relationships and trials of the inhabitants of these rough frontier environments. At the start of "Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands," readers are introduced to the mining town of Angel's, where the lively morning unfolds with the routines of its inhabitants. The story begins with a vivid description of the landscape, the townspeople preparing for the day's hustle, and local characters engaging in humorous banter. Among them is Tommy Islington, a boy who navigates his shifting social landscape with charm and innocence, while the local drunk, Johnson, faces his own struggles with sobriety. The opening exposits on various relationships, hinting at the evolving dynamics in a community shaped by rugged individualism and the complexities of personal connections, a theme that seems to drive the narrative forward. Throughout, Harte's sharp wit and storytelling craft breathe life into a bustling, yet contemplative world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2597
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