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_aBeasley, T. D. _q(Thomas Dykes), _d1850- |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Tramp Through the Bret Harte Country |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David A. Schwan and David Widger; with thanks to Google Books for providing the illustrations | ||
| 520 | _a"A Tramp Through the Bret Harte Country" by T. D. Beasley is a narrative travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's journey through California's historical mining towns, exploring the legacy of Bret Harte and his fellow writers who shaped the romantic image of the American West. Beasley aims to unearth the stories and memories linked to these locations and their associations with notable literary figures, engaging readers with their nostalgic past. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for the author's exploration as he reflects on his meeting with Bret Harte, whose stories encapsulated the spirit of the Gold Rush era. Beasley shares his motivations for undertaking this journey on foot, emphasizing the desire for a genuine connection with the landscapes and communities that inspired Harte's work. The beginnings of his trek are marked by vivid descriptions of the terrain and towns, as he contemplates the enduring "glamour" of the mining regions, which remains rich in history and character even as it evolves through time. Throughout his adventure, he seeks to bridge the past and present, paying homage to the literary giants of California while emphasizing the captivating beauty of the landscape they once inhabited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCalifornia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aHarte, Bret, 1836-1902 | ||
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