Colonel Starbottle's Client

Journey back to the California frontier with Bret Harte's "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories," a collection showcasing the humor and hardships of life in the Wild West. These classic western fiction short stories capture the spirit of the era with colorful characters and witty narratives.

Harte, a master of the short story, paints vivid portraits of frontier life, exploring themes of justice, morality, and human nature amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing landscape. "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories" offers a glimpse into the unique challenges and unexpected joys experienced by those who dared to carve out a life on the edge of civilization.

Experience the charm and enduring appeal of these timeless tales, perfect for anyone who enjoys westerns, humorous fiction, and expertly crafted short stories. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text for readers to enjoy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Colonel Starbottle's Client

Journey back to the California frontier with Bret Harte's "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories," a collection showcasing the humor and hardships of life in the Wild West. These classic western fiction short stories capture the spirit of the era with colorful characters and witty narratives.

Harte, a master of the short story, paints vivid portraits of frontier life, exploring themes of justice, morality, and human nature amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing landscape. "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories" offers a glimpse into the unique challenges and unexpected joys experienced by those who dared to carve out a life on the edge of civilization.

Experience the charm and enduring appeal of these timeless tales, perfect for anyone who enjoys westerns, humorous fiction, and expertly crafted short stories. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text for readers to enjoy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Colonel Starbottle's Client

Colonel Starbottle's Client

by Bret Harte
Colonel Starbottle's Client

Colonel Starbottle's Client

by Bret Harte

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Journey back to the California frontier with Bret Harte's "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories," a collection showcasing the humor and hardships of life in the Wild West. These classic western fiction short stories capture the spirit of the era with colorful characters and witty narratives.

Harte, a master of the short story, paints vivid portraits of frontier life, exploring themes of justice, morality, and human nature amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing landscape. "Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories" offers a glimpse into the unique challenges and unexpected joys experienced by those who dared to carve out a life on the edge of civilization.

Experience the charm and enduring appeal of these timeless tales, perfect for anyone who enjoys westerns, humorous fiction, and expertly crafted short stories. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text for readers to enjoy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023091947
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 132
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an American writer whose western stories and poems launched the "local color" school in American fiction.

John Bolen brings his extensive theater, film, and television experience to audiobooks. His recent television appearances include CIA: Masters of Deception on the Discovery Channel, and his recent film work includes The Land and The Inn Outside the World.
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