From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny - Bret Harte - Bog

From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny is a collection of two short stories by Bret Harte, an American writer and poet. The first story, From Sand Hill to Pine, follows the lives of several wealthy San Francisco residents as they move from the city to the rural town of Pine. The story explores themes of social class, love, and the search for meaning in life.The second story, A Tourist from Injianny, is a humorous tale about a naive tourist from Indiana who visits California and is taken advantage of by various con artists and swindlers. The story satirizes the culture clash between the East and West coasts of the United States, as well as the gullibility of tourists.Overall, From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny is a witty and insightful collection of stories that offer a glimpse into life in California during the late 19th century. Harte's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and this book is no exception. It is a must-read for fans of American literature and anyone interested in the history of California.1899. Illustrated. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California, earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and M'liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. Contents of From Sand Hill to Pine includes: A Niece of Snapshot Harry's; A Treasure of the Redwoods; A Belle of Canada City; What Happened at the Fonda; A Jack and Jill of the Sierras; and Mr. Bilson's Housekeeper. Also included is the story A Tourist from Injianny. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.