Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harte, Bret, 1836-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"MRS. SKAGGS'S HUSBANDS AND OTHER STORIES" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories capture the essence of life in the American West, featuring characters from mining towns like Angel's Camp, California. The narrative is infused with humor and insight into human nature, often focusing on the relationships and trials of the inhabitants of these rough frontier environments. At the start of "Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands," readers are introduced to the mining town of Angel's, where the lively morning unfolds with the routines of its inhabitants. The story begins with a vivid description of the landscape, the townspeople preparing for the day's hustle, and local characters engaging in humorous banter. Among them is Tommy Islington, a boy who navigates his shifting social landscape with charm and innocence, while the local drunk, Johnson, faces his own struggles with sobriety. The opening exposits on various relationships, hinting at the evolving dynamics in a community shaped by rugged individualism and the complexities of personal connections, a theme that seems to drive the narrative forward. Throughout, Harte's sharp wit and storytelling craft breathe life into a bustling, yet contemplative world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Mrs. Skaggs's husbands

How Santa Claus came to Simpson's Bar

The Princess Bob and her friends

The Iliad of Sandy Bar

Mr. Thompson's prodigal

The romance of Madrono Hollow

The poet of Sierra Flat

The Christmas gift that came to Rupert.

Credits:

Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-05-22