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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 0 _aTarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta
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 2008-09-29
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Tarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book captures the vibrant and tumultuous life during the California Gold Rush, focusing on the unique characters and incidents that arose from this pivotal period in American history. The main characters typically include miners and outcasts, often grappling with moral dilemmas and societal expectations in the rugged frontier atmosphere. The opening of the collection sets the stage for life in the mining camp of Roaring Camp, showcasing the dynamics of a male-dominated society that suddenly faces the birth of a child, a significant event in their rough environment. The chapter introduces "Indiani-Sally," the only woman present, who gives birth amidst the chaos, causing a stir among the miners. Despite the initial grim circumstances surrounding her child, known later as "Lykky-Tommi," the men resolve to care for the boy, leading to gradual transformations within their community. This portion conveys a blend of humor and pathos, illustrating how the advent of a child impacts the moral fabric of an otherwise rowdy and lawless group, weaving themes of redemption and humanity into the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26724
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