Bret Harte

Rediscover "Clarence," a captivating tale from Bret Harte, a master storyteller of the American West. Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, this work of fiction explores the spirit of adventure and the allure of fortune that drew countless individuals to the mines. Harte, known for his insightful and humorous portrayals of frontier life, delivers a story rich in detail and evocative of the era. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the timeless quality of Harte's prose shines through. "Clarence" offers a glimpse into the historical realities of mining and mineral resources, brought to life with a touch of humor that has resonated with readers for generations. Whether you're a fan of Westerns, historical fiction, or simply appreciate a well-crafted humorous story, this book promises a journey back to a pivotal moment in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Where the West Began" - Seven Classic Tales! "Western Classics" features an adaptation of Zane Grey's grand western prototype, "Riders of the Purple Sage", illustrated by Cynthia Martin. It includes stories by Bret Harte, Willa Cather, Gertrude Atherton, and John G. Neihardt, with art and adaptations by Trina Robbins, John Findley, Mark A. Nelson, George Sellas, Reno Maniquis, and Ryan Huna Smith. Also included is an early "Hopalong Cassidy" story illustrated by original "Hoppy" newspaper strip artist Dan Spiegle, and a comic western by Conan creator Robert E. Howard.