Wan Lee, The Pagan And Other Sketches (1876) - Bret Harte - Bog

Wan Lee, The Pagan And Other Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte and published in 1876. The book contains a series of sketches that depict the lives of people in the American West during the late 19th century. The title story, Wan Lee, The Pagan, tells the tale of a Chinese immigrant who is shunned by the people in his small town due to his cultural differences. Other stories in the book include The Hoodlum Band, which follows a group of young men who form a gang in order to survive in a harsh environment, and The Right Eye of the Commander, which tells the story of a man who loses his eye in a duel and struggles to adapt to his new reality. Harte's writing style is characterized by his use of regional dialects and his ability to capture the nuances of life in the American West. Overall, Wan Lee, The Pagan And Other Sketches is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a testament to Harte's skill as a writer.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.