Salomy Jane (1910) - Bret Harte - Bog

Salomy Jane is a novel written by Bret Harte and was first published in 1910. The story is set in the American West during the Gold Rush era and follows the life of a young woman named Salomy Jane. She is a strong-willed and independent character who is not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself.Salomy Jane lives in the small town of Red Dog, where she works as a bartender at the local saloon. She is admired by many of the men in town for her beauty and wit, but she is also a target of jealousy and resentment from some of the women.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal as Salomy Jane becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two men, Jack Dart and Cherokee Sal. Jack is a handsome and charming gambler who is initially attracted to Salomy Jane, but she is hesitant to get involved with him because of his reputation. Cherokee Sal, on the other hand, is a Native American who is deeply in love with Salomy Jane and is willing to do anything to win her heart.As the story unfolds, Salomy Jane must navigate her feelings for these two men and the social dynamics of the town. She must also confront the darker side of human nature as she becomes embroiled in a plot to steal gold from a wealthy miner.Overall, Salomy Jane is a classic Western novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of life in the American West during the Gold Rush era. It is a timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.