Publisher's Synopsis
The Crusade of the Excelsior and Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte. The book features a series of tales that are set in the American West during the late 19th century. The stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the rugged landscapes, the people who lived there, and the challenges they faced.The title story, The Crusade of the Excelsior, is a satirical tale about a group of wealthy Californians who embark on a misguided mission to convert the Chinese to Christianity. The story is a commentary on the hypocrisy and arrogance of those who seek to impose their beliefs on others.Other stories in the collection include The Man and the Mountain, which tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with climbing a mountain, and The Reformation of James Reddy, which follows a man who tries to turn his life around after a life of crime.Throughout the book, Harte's writing is characterized by his keen eye for detail, his wit, and his insight into human nature. The stories in The Crusade of the Excelsior and Other Tales offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the American West, and they continue to be celebrated as some of the finest examples of American literature.1896. 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 Mliss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. Contents: The Crusade of the Excelsior; A Phyllis of the Sierras; Through the Santa Clara Wheat; A Sappho of Green Springs; and Out of a Pioneer's Trunk. 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.
