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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 0 _aBocetos californianos
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-01
505 0 _aMelisa -- El Hijo Pródigo del señor Tomás -- Magdalena -- El idilio de Red-gulch -- De cómo San Nicolás llegó a Bar Sansón -- La suerte de Campo Rodrigo -- El socio de Tennessee -- Un pobre hombre -- Los Desterrados de Poker Flat -- Una Noche en Wingdam -- Moreno De Calaveras -- Carolina -- De-Hinchú, el idólatra.
508 _aE-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Bocetos californianos" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on life during the California Gold Rush, exploring the complex dynamics between the rugged experiences of miners and the yearning for love and ideals amidst chaos. The characters range from adventurous miners to strong-willed women, all living in the turbulent society of that time. The opening of the collection introduces us to the camp of Smith's-Pocket, highlighting its origins linked to a miner's discovery of gold. We meet Melisa Smith, a young girl without a mother, known for her untamed spirit and mischievous actions. The narrative delves into her interactions with her teacher, who notices her potential and aims to guide her away from her troubled past. Through a series of poignant encounters, including Melisa's desire for education and her longing for a better life, the story sets the stage for exploring themes of redemption, community, and the struggle between wildness and civility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25671
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