Salomy Jane's Kiss (1915) - Bret Harte - Bog

Salomy Jane's Kiss is a novel written by Bret Harte and first published in 1915. The story is set in the American West during the mid-1800s and follows the life of Salomy Jane, a young woman who is known for her beauty and quick wit. Salomy Jane lives in the small town of Red Dog, where she is courted by several men, including the town's sheriff, Jack Dart. However, Salomy Jane is not interested in settling down and instead enjoys flirting and playing games with the men around her.The novel also explores the lives of other characters in Red Dog, including a Chinese immigrant named Ah Fe who runs a laundry, and a wealthy landowner named Colonel Starbottle. As the story progresses, tensions rise between the different factions in the town, and Salomy Jane finds herself caught up in a dangerous situation.Throughout the novel, Harte uses his signature style of blending humor and drama to paint a vivid picture of life in the American West. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Salomy Jane's Kiss is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers with its engaging characters and timeless story.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.