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100 1 _aMerwin, Henry Childs,
_d1853-1929
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-13
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"The Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers" by Henry Childs Merwin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful examination of the life and literary career of Bret Harte, alongside a portrayal of the California pioneers who influenced his work. It delves into Harte's ancestry, upbringing, and various experiences throughout California’s Gold Rush era, highlighting the environment that shaped his significant contributions to American literature. The opening of the biography sets the stage by detailing Bret Harte's ancestry and early life. Harte, born in New York, is described in terms of his lineage, physical appearance, and personality traits that would later inform his writing. The narrative expresses how his family background, particularly his mixed heritage and the struggles of his father, shaped his perspective. As the text progresses, Harte’s formative years are juxtaposed with the dynamic and adventurous life of the California pioneers, suggesting a complex interplay between his personal narrative and the broader historical context of 19th-century America. This foundation prepares the reader for a deeper exploration of how Harte’s experiences influenced his literary works and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHarte, Bret, 1836-1902
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- California
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aWestern stories -- Authorship
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34940
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