Publisher's Synopsis
The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte. The book includes eight stories that are set in the American West during the 19th century. The stories are characterized by their vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the culture of the region.The title story, The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh, is about a man who inherits a piece of land in the marshlands of California. He discovers that the land is haunted by the ghosts of his ancestors and must confront his family's dark past. Other stories in the collection include The Outcasts of Poker Flat, a tale of a group of outcasts who find themselves stranded in a snowstorm, and Tennessee's Partner, a story about a man who is loyal to his friend even when he is accused of a crime.Harte's writing is known for its realism and its portrayal of the rough and tumble life of the American West. The stories in this collection are no exception, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in the region during the 1800s. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales is a classic work of American literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.For a moment the two stared at each other--it might have been as in a mirror, so perfectly were their passions reflected in each line, shade, and color of the other's face. It was as if they had each confronted their own passionate and willful souls, and were frightened. It had often occurred before, always with the same invariable ending. The young man's eyes lowered first; the girl's filled with tears.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.
