Bocetos californianos

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harte, Bret, 1836-1902

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Bocetos californianos" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on life during the California Gold Rush, exploring the complex dynamics between the rugged experiences of miners and the yearning for love and ideals amidst chaos. The characters range from adventurous miners to strong-willed women, all living in the turbulent society of that time. The opening of the collection introduces us to the camp of Smith's-Pocket, highlighting its origins linked to a miner's discovery of gold. We meet Melisa Smith, a young girl without a mother, known for her untamed spirit and mischievous actions. The narrative delves into her interactions with her teacher, who notices her potential and aims to guide her away from her troubled past. Through a series of poignant encounters, including Melisa's desire for education and her longing for a better life, the story sets the stage for exploring themes of redemption, community, and the struggle between wildness and civility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Melisa

El Hijo Pródigo del señor Tomás

Magdalena

El idilio de Red-gulch

De cómo San Nicolás llegó a Bar Sansón

La suerte de Campo Rodrigo

El socio de Tennessee

Un pobre hombre

Los Desterrados de Poker Flat

Una Noche en Wingdam

Moreno De Calaveras

Carolina

De-Hinchú, el idólatra.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-06-01