The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Writings

Focusing on the pioneering contributions of Bret Harte to western American literature, this collection showcases his most celebrated works, including "The Luck of Roaring Camp" and "The Outcasts of Poker Flat." It also features the original 1882 essay "The Argonauts of '49," a selection of his poetry, and lesser-known essays. Additionally, readers will find three Condensed Novels, which are parodies of renowned authors such as James Fenimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, highlighting Harte's wit and literary influence.