A Ward of the Golden Gate

Bret Harte (1836–1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best known for his tales of the American West. Born in Albany, New York, he moved to California during the Gold Rush, an experience that heavily influenced his writing. Harte's unique literary style blended wit, a keen observation of frontier life, and a sentimental nostalgia for the bygone era of the American West. His stories of...