The Bell-Ringer of Angel's and Other Stories

Autor*innen

• Bret Harte

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

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Set against the backdrop of the Stanislaus River, the narrative unfolds in a serene landscape where nature's beauty contrasts with the harsh realities of human conflict. The scene captures a tranquil promontory, once a Digger Chief's camping ground, now marked by the passage of pioneers and prospectors whose lives were intertwined with the land's allure. The river remains untainted by industrialization, reflecting a peaceful existence that is disrupted by violence, evoking themes of loss and the fleeting nature of tranquility amidst encroaching change.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover