Stories In Light And Shadow

""Stories In Light And Shadow"" is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book features a variety of tales that explore the human condition and the complexities of life in the American West during the late 19th century. The stories are divided into two sections, ""Light"" and ""Shadow"", with each section containing tales that are either humorous and lighthearted or dark and tragic. Some of the stories included in the book are ""The Luck of Roaring Camp"", ""The Outcasts of Poker Flat"", and ""Tennessee's Partner"". Harte's writing style is known for its use of regional dialect, vivid descriptions of the landscape, and its portrayal of the rough and tumble life of the frontier. ""Stories In Light And Shadow"" is a timeless classic that provides a glimpse into a bygone era of American history through the eyes of one of its most celebrated writers.But Poker Jack of Shasta had hurriedly declared that he wanted to speak to a man who was passing, and had disappeared. The doctor walked to the door, mounted his horse, and rode away. I noticed, however, that there was a slight smile on his bronzed, impassive face. This led me to wonder if he was entirely ignorant of the purpose for which he had been questioned, and the effect of his information. I was confirmed in the belief by the remarkable circumstances that nothing more was said of it; the incident seemed to have terminated there, and the victims made no attempt to revenge themselves on See Yup.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.