A Millionaire of Rough and Ready

A Millionaire of Rough and Ready is a novel written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book is set in the fictional town of Rough and Ready, a mining community in California during the Gold Rush era. The story revolves around a wealthy miner named John Oakhurst, who becomes the town's most prominent citizen due to his wealth and generosity.The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the pursuit of wealth, as Oakhurst's rise to power is threatened by the arrival of a corrupt politician who seeks to exploit the town's resources for his own gain. Oakhurst must navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries in the town to protect his interests and maintain his position of power.Throughout the book, Harte offers a vivid depiction of life in a mining community during the 19th century, with detailed descriptions of the rugged landscape, the harsh living conditions, and the colorful characters who populate the town. The novel also features a cast of memorable characters, including Oakhurst's loyal friend and business partner, a cunning saloon owner, and a beautiful young woman who becomes the object of Oakhurst's affections.Overall, A Millionaire of Rough and Ready is a fascinating portrait of a bygone era, filled with drama, intrigue, and memorable characters. Harte's masterful storytelling and vivid prose bring the world of Rough and Ready to life, making this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and American literature.His rage and indignation a few days later may be readily conceived, when he found, on returning to his new-made home, another square of paper, folded like the first, but much fresher and whiter, lying within the cavity, on top of some moss which had evidently been placed there for the purpose. This he felt was really more than he could bear, but it was smaller, and with a few energetic kicks and whisks of his tail he managed to finally dislodge it through the opening, where it fell ignominiously to the earth.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.