Bret Harte: 420 books

“The bell of the North Liberty Second Presbyterian Church had just ceased ringing. North Liberty, Connecticut, never on any day a cheerful town, was always bleaker and more cheerless,” this 1888 tale of intrigue begins about a small town full of pious church-goers.

In addition to the title story, this 1889 collection contains the stories "A Knight-Errant of the Foot-Hills," "A Secret of Telegraph Hill," and "Captain Jim's Friend."

When beautiful Salomy Jane resists the romantic advances of a young ruffian, she is rescued by Jack Dart, who has his own additional reasons for tangling with the man.

Ten classic westerns from arguably some of the top western writers of all time. Salomy Jane (1898) The Virginian, A Horseman Of The Plains (1902) The Log of a Cowboy (1903) Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) The Lone Star Ranger (1915) Wildfire (1917) Cabin Fever (1918) The Treasure Trail (1918) The Mysterious Rider (1921) Black Jack (1922)

A charming collection of short stories. Bret skillfully interlaces thoughts emotions sentiments and humor. A truly enjoyable!

This work follows the life of Susy from her budding youth to her mature years. Harte has covered all the various issues faced by the young lady and the challenges that she faces in her life. An amazing narrative the work captures the attention of the reader from the outset.

In this amazing collection of short stories Harte has presented life from many angles. With multifarious subjects each story completely monopolizes the reader's attention. The beautifully drawn characters and well-knitted plots offer pure reading pleasure.

A marvellous collection by Harte in which each story is brimming with action and adventure. A deep atmosphere of foreboding pervades these narratives. However the heroic actions of central characters shine and sparkle through this darkness of the surrounding scenes. Astounding!

The Crusade of the Excelsior is an outstanding parable published in 1887 it demonstrates serious social criticism. It has picturesque setting that helps the reader to comprehend the accurate theme of the story. Moving!

A collection of short stories that are stimulating and engrossing is presented. An invigorating depth of psychology affections and attitudes is offered. The characters are beautifully drawn and integrated in the plot leading to broad and comprehensive stories that captivate the reader.

A collection of stories that captivates the imagination from the outset has been presented in these pages. With beautifully drawn characters and well-knitted plots this work covers themes as diverse as life itself. A manifestly engaging work!

This is a collection of short stories set in the backdrop of Northern California. The stories cover the cultural and social issues of the region. In a brilliant manner the characters are depicted in their true surroundings. The mystery and splendour of the area is evident from every story hence making each of them unusually engrossing!

This is a brilliant work that captures the lawlessness that prevailed in post-colonial America. The work also portrays men who were ready to fight for their rights and for the security of their families. The tough days of that era and the struggle to survive is depicted in a realistic manner.