Two Men of Sandy Bar a Drama - Bret Harte - Bog

""Two Men of Sandy Bar"" is a dramatic play written by Bret Harte. The story is set in the small town of Sandy Bar in California during the Gold Rush era. The play revolves around two main characters, Kentuck, a rugged prospector, and his friend, a gambler named Jack Hamlin. The two men have a close bond and share a love for adventure and risk-taking.The play begins with Kentuck and Jack meeting up in Sandy Bar after a long absence. They reminisce about their past exploits and discuss their plans for the future. However, their reunion is cut short when Kentuck reveals that he has fallen ill with a fatal disease.As Kentuck's health deteriorates, Jack tries to help him in any way he can. He even goes as far as to steal money from a wealthy man in order to pay for Kentuck's medical bills. However, their actions have consequences, and they soon find themselves in trouble with the law.Throughout the play, Harte explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. He also highlights the harsh realities of life during the Gold Rush, where greed and desperation often led to immoral behavior.Overall, ""Two Men of Sandy Bar"" is a poignant and thought-provoking play that offers a glimpse into the lives of two men who lived life on their own terms, despite the challenges they faced.1877. 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. The volume contains the prose drama of Two Men of Sandy Bar. 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.