Project Gutenberg 2006-05-22 Public domain in the USA. 210 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret Legends and Tales The legend of Monte del Diablo -- The adventure of Padre Vincentio -- The legend of Devil's Point -- The Devil and the broker -- The ogress of Silver Land -- The ruins of San Francisco -- A night at Wingdam. Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "Legends and Tales" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, primarily set against the backdrop of early Californian history. This anthology features a series of narratives that blend elements of folklore, humor, and the human experience, capturing the essence of life in the American West during a time of significant transition. Harte's tales often explore themes of adventure, morality, and the clash of cultures, using a richly descriptive style that brings the characters and their environments to life. The collection includes stories such as "The Legend of Monte del Diablo," which follows a zealous priest who encounters the devil while navigating the wilderness of California, and "The Ogress of Silver Land," a whimsical tale about princes and their dealings with a memorable ogress. Each story weaves elements of fantasy and reality, showcasing Harte’s talent for storytelling. In "A Night at Wingdam," for instance, the author explores the lives of early settlers, delving into their struggles and the impact of civilization's advance. Throughout the anthology, Harte paints vivid images of the landscapes and people that embody the spirit of the West, making these legends a reflection of both the fantastical and the genuine aspects of American frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories American fiction -- 19th century PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 139125 2025-07-01T13:31:37.166927 text/html 138000 2021-01-27T13:40:55 text/html; charset=utf-8 50431 2021-01-27T13:40:55 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 111017 2025-07-01T13:31:41.260907 application/epub+zip 111250 2025-07-01T13:31:38.770900 application/epub+zip 111249 2025-07-01T13:31:37.741930 application/epub+zip 224035 2025-07-01T13:31:43.204880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211804 2025-07-01T13:31:40.652922 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188881 2022-09-02T04:55:45.373238 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120453 2025-07-01T13:31:36.889951 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120371 2018-03-04T15:39:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 47774 2018-03-19T10:56:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 119572 2006-05-21T12:18:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47641 2006-05-21T12:18:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20952 2025-07-01T13:31:43.457895 application/rdf+xml 12537 2025-07-01T13:31:38.230914 image/jpeg 3275 2025-07-01T13:31:37.984930 image/jpeg 108447 2025-07-01T13:31:37.177940 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia