Publisher's Synopsis
The Argonauts of North Liberty is a novel written by Bret Harte. The book tells the story of a group of pioneers who set out to find gold in California during the mid-19th century. The main character, Jack Fleming, is a young man who leaves his home in the East to seek his fortune in the West. Along the way, he meets a group of fellow travelers who become his friends and allies in the harsh and dangerous environment of the frontier.The novel is set in the town of North Liberty, which is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The town is a rough and tumble place, filled with gamblers, prospectors, and other adventurers. Jack and his friends must navigate this world of uncertainty and danger as they search for gold and try to make a life for themselves in the West.The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters who inhabit it. Harte was a master of the Western genre, and his writing captures the spirit of the frontier with great detail and accuracy. The novel is also notable for its themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, The Argonauts of North Liberty is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the history of the American West.The olive and fig trees at once lost their characteristic outlines in formless masses of shadow; only the twisted trunks of the old pear trees in the mission garden retained their grotesque shapes and became gruesome in the gathering gloom. The encircling pines beyond closed up their serried files; a cool breeze swept down from the coast range and, passing through them, sent their day-long heated spices through the town.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.