Openings in the Old Trail

Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an American author and poet, best known for his writings on the American West. A pioneer in creating and popularizing the Western literary genre, Harte's work often centered on the rough-and-tumble frontier life, vividly depicting both the picturesque landscapes and the diverse mosaic of characters that came to define the post-Gold Rush era. Born in Albany, New York, Har...