A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready

Description of the book

In Bret Harte's 'A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready,' readers are transported to the rough and tumble world of a California mining town in the mid-19th century. The novella explores themes of wealth, power, and sacrifice in a vivid and realistic manner. Harte's literary style is characterized by his use of regional dialect and vivid descriptions, which immerse the reader in the setting. The novella is representative of Harte's larger body of work, which often focuses on the American West and its inhabitants. 'A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready' is a prime example of Harte's ability to capture the spirit of the frontier with both humor and poignancy. Fans of American literature and Western fiction will appreciate Harte's skillful storytelling and keen observations of human nature.