A Drift from Redwood Camp

Bret Harte (1836–1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best known for his tales of the California Gold Rush. His depiction of the dynamic frontier, with its diverse mix of adventurous miners, gamblers, and pioneers, established him as a foundational figure in American Western literature. Harte's penchant for capturing the complexity of human nature and the idiosyncrasies of pioneer li...