A Waif Of The Plains

A Waif of the Plains is a novel written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The story takes place in the American West during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Bessie. Bessie is an orphan who is left to fend for herself after her father dies and her mother abandons her. She is taken in by a group of miners who are working in the area and they become her surrogate family.As Bessie grows up, she becomes a strong and independent young woman who is determined to make a life for herself. She learns to ride horses, shoot a gun, and even becomes a skilled gambler. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when she is accused of a crime she didn't commit and is forced to flee from the law.Bessie's adventures take her across the American West as she tries to clear her name and make a new life for herself. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, including cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen. She also falls in love with a handsome young man named Jack, who helps her in her quest for justice.A Waif of the Plains is a thrilling and exciting novel that offers a glimpse into the rugged and wild world of the American West. It is a story of courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. Bret Harte's vivid descriptions and colorful characters bring the story to life and make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.It was at this time that he became fascinated by another member of the party whose position had been too humble and unimportant to be included in the group already noted. Of the same appearance as the other teamsters in size, habits, and apparel, he had not at first exhibited to Clarence any claim to sympathy. But it appeared that he was actually a youth of only sixteen--a hopeless incorrigible of St. Joseph, whose parents had prevailed on Peyton to allow him to join the party, by way of removing him from evil associations and as a method of reform.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.