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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 2 _aA Drift from Redwood Camp
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 2006-05-25
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2712
999 _c44789
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