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The Man On The Beach is a novel written by Bret Harte and first published in 1878. The story is set in the late 19th century in California and revolves around a mysterious stranger who washes up on a beach near a small town. The stranger, who is suffering from amnesia, is taken in by the townspeople and slowly begins to regain his memory.As the stranger's memory returns, he begins to uncover a web of deceit and corruption in the town. He becomes embroiled in a bitter feud between two families and must navigate dangerous waters to bring peace to the town. Along the way, he falls in love with a local woman and must confront his own past in order to move forward.The Man On The Beach is a classic Western novel that explores themes of justice, redemption, and the power of community. Harte's vivid descriptions of the California landscape and his skillful characterization make this a compelling and unforgettable read.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163887714
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 126
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 177 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 6. december 2024
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The Man On The Beach is a novel written by Bret Harte and first published in 1878. The story is set in the late 19th century in California and revolves around a mysterious stranger who washes up on a beach near a small town. The stranger, who is suffering from amnesia, is taken in by the townspeople and slowly begins to regain his memory.As the stranger's memory returns, he begins to uncover a web of deceit and corruption in the town. He becomes embroiled in a bitter feud between two families and must navigate dangerous waters to bring peace to the town. Along the way, he falls in love with a local woman and must confront his own past in order to move forward.The Man On The Beach is a classic Western novel that explores themes of justice, redemption, and the power of community. Harte's vivid descriptions of the California landscape and his skillful characterization make this a compelling and unforgettable read.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.

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