| Author |
Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
| Title |
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The bell-ringer of Angel's -- Johnnyboy -- Young Robin Gray -- The sheriff of Siskyou -- A rose of Glenbogie -- The mystery of the hacienda -- Chu chu -- My first book
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Bell-Ringer of Angel's and Other Stories" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of life in the American West, focusing on the diverse characters and their interactions in a frontier society. The opening tale introduces Alexander McGee, known as the Bell-Ringer, who lives in a peaceful promontory alongside his wife, Mrs. McGee. Their lives become intertwined with two brothers, the Waynes, who discover a rich gold deposit that transforms their little settlement. The opening of the first story begins by describing a serene spot by the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, contrasting its tranquility with the untamed nature of the surrounding Sierras. McGee's expert marksmanship affords him a certain respect and protection in this wilderness. As the plot unfolds, tensions arise with the encroaching prosperity of the Waynes and the curious, playful interactions between Mrs. McGee and Madison Wayne. Their conversations reveal past connections and unacknowledged feelings, hinting at underlying complications as their lives intersect against the backdrop of a changing world driven by greed and ambition. The narrative is rich in detail, capturing the essence of human relationships and societal dynamics in a burgeoning settlement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2676 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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