Colonel Starbottle's Client And Some Other People (1892)

""Colonel Starbottle�������s Client: And Some Other People"" is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte and first published in 1892. The book features the titular character, Colonel Starbottle, a flamboyant and egotistical lawyer, who takes on a variety of cases and clients. The stories are set in the American West during the late 19th century and explore themes of justice, morality, and human nature. Along with Colonel Starbottle, other memorable characters include a young woman seeking revenge for her father's death, a man falsely accused of murder, and a group of miners who strike it rich. Harte's writing is known for its humor, wit, and vivid descriptions of the landscape and people of the West. ""Colonel Starbottle�������s Client: And Some Other People"" is a classic work of American literature and a must-read for fans of Western fiction.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.