The Outcasts of Poker Flat
and Other Stories

Name: The Outcasts of Poker Flat
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Bret Harte
ISBN: 9780982215753

Author: Bret Harte, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, W. Clark Russell

Narrator: Various

Unabridged: 2 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher

Published: 05/03/2024

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Introducing "The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Other Stories" digital audiobook collection, a captivating journey into the depths of classic literature. Immerse yourself in timeless tales penned by renowned authors, each crafted to enchant and enthrall listeners of all ages.
Step into the rugged landscape of the Wild West with Bret Harte's iconic "The Outcasts of Poker Flat." Join a band of unlikely companions as they navigate the harsh realities of survival and redemption in the unforgiving frontier.
Embark on a spine-tingling adventure with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Secret Of Goresthorpe Grange." Delve into the mysterious secrets of a haunted estate as a brave protagonist unravels the truth behind its chilling past.
Experience the eerie and thought-provoking narrative of H.G. Wells' "The Stolen Body." Journey into the realms of science fiction as a man grapples with the surreal consequences of his own disappearance.
Sail the high seas and uncover the mysteries of the deep with W. Clark Russell's "The Lazarette Of The 'Huntress'." Lose yourself in a thrilling maritime tale of intrigue and suspense aboard a ship shrouded in enigma.

The Outcasts of Poker Flat Bret HarteThe Secret Of Goresthorpe Grange by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Stolen Body by H. G. WellsThe Lazarette Of The "Huntress" by W. Clark Russell

About Bret Harte

Bret Harte was born in Albany, New York, in 1836 and was raised in New York City. He had no formal education, but he inherited a love for books. In 1857, Harte moved to California and eventually wrote for the San Franciscan Golden Era paper. There he published his first condensed novels, which were brilliant parodies of the works of well-known authors, such as Dickens and Cooper. Later, he became clerk in the U.S. branch mint. This job gave Harte time to also work for the Overland Monthly, where he published his world-famous "Luck of the Roaring Camp" and commissioned Mark Twain to write weekly articles.

In 1871, Harte was hired by the Atlantic Monthly for $10,000 to write twelve stories a year, which was the highest figure paid to an American writer at the time. He moved to New England after resigning a professorship at the University of California. There he was welcomed as an equal by such writers as Longfellow and Holmes, and he received continued praise for his works. However, laden with personal and family difficulties, his work suffered. In 1878, after an unsuccessful attempt on the lecture circuit, Harte accepted consulships in Germany and, later, Scotland. In 1885, he retired to London, where he died in 1902.

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