Publisher's Synopsis
A Sappho of Green Springs: The Four Guardians of Lagrange and Peter Schroeder is a novel written by Bret Harte. The book tells the story of a group of four men who are tasked with protecting a wealthy family's estate in the town of Lagrange. The four guardians are known for their bravery, loyalty, and skill in combat. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when a stranger named Peter Schroeder arrives in town. Peter is a mysterious figure who seems to have a hidden agenda, and the guardians must work together to uncover his true intentions. Along the way, they are aided by a young woman named Sappho, who has her own secrets and motivations. The novel is set in the American West during the late 19th century and explores themes of loyalty, honor, and trust. It is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1892. 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. Contents: A Sappho of Green Springs; The Chatelaine of Burnt Ridge; Through the Santa Clara Wheat; and A Maecenas of the Pacific Slope. 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.
