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Title: Tarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book captures the vibrant and tumultuous life during the California Gold Rush, focusing on the unique characters and incidents that arose from this pivotal period in American history. The main characters typically include miners and outcasts, often grappling with moral dilemmas and societal expectations in the rugged frontier atmosphere. The opening of the collection sets the stage for life in the mining camp of Roaring Camp, showcasing the dynamics of a male-dominated society that suddenly faces the birth of a child, a significant event in their rough environment. The chapter introduces "Indiani-Sally," the only woman present, who gives birth amidst the chaos, causing a stir among the miners. Despite the initial grim circumstances surrounding her child, known later as "Lykky-Tommi," the men resolve to care for the boy, leading to gradual transformations within their community. This portion conveys a blend of humor and pathos, illustrating how the advent of a child impacts the moral fabric of an otherwise rowdy and lawless group, weaving themes of redemption and humanity into the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 26724
Published: Sep 29, 2008
Downloads: 100
Language: Finnish
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tarinoita Kalifornian kultamailta" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book captures the vibrant and tumultuous life during the California Gold Rush, focusing on the unique characters and incidents that arose from this pivotal period in American history. The main characters typically include miners and outcasts, often grappling with moral dilemmas and societal expectations in the rugged frontier atmosphere. The opening of the collection sets the stage for life in the mining camp of Roaring Camp, showcasing the dynamics of a male-dominated society that suddenly faces the birth of a child, a significant event in their rough environment. The chapter introduces "Indiani-Sally," the only woman present, who gives birth amidst the chaos, causing a stir among the miners. Despite the initial grim circumstances surrounding her child, known later as "Lykky-Tommi," the men resolve to care for the boy, leading to gradual transformations within their community. This portion conveys a blend of humor and pathos, illustrating how the advent of a child impacts the moral fabric of an otherwise rowdy and lawless group, weaving themes of redemption and humanity into the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 26724
Published: Sep 29, 2008
Downloads: 100
Language: Finnish
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.