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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 0 _aFrontier Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
505 0 _aFlip: a California romance -- Found at Blazing Star -- In the Carquinez woods -- At the Mission of San Carmel -- A blue-grass Penelope -- Left out on Lone Star Mountain -- A ship of '49.
508 _aEtext produced by Keith M. Eckrich and the The Online Distributed Proofreaders Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Frontier Stories" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, a period known for its exploration and settlement of the American West. The stories delve into the lives and experiences of various characters navigating the challenges and adventures on the frontier, including themes of love, conflict, and the idiosyncrasies of pioneer life. The opening of the collection introduces the protagonist, Lance Harriott, an outlaw fleeing the law after a deadly altercation. He arrives at a secluded, spice-laden area known for its intoxicating aromas and finds temporary respite in the woods. As he struggles with his past and searches for a fresh start, he encounters Flip, a spirited young girl living with her father in a makeshift cabin. Their meeting sets the stage for further adventures, as Flip's boldness contrasts with Lance's rough exterior, suggesting a budding connection amidst the frontier's harsh realities. The narrative captures their dynamic as they navigate themes of identity, belonging, and the ever-present danger of their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12419
999 _c53837
_d53837