Project Gutenberg 2006-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 146 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret A Drift from Redwood Camp Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "A Drift from Redwood Camp" by Bret Harte is a short story written in the mid-19th century, during a time marked by the American West's expansion and the complexity of frontier life. This tale explores themes of identity, survival, and social dynamics within a rugged camp setting. It recounts the story of Elijah Martin, a man typically viewed as a shiftless, unremarkable character who unexpectedly finds himself thrust into a position of power among Native Americans. Elijah Martin's life takes a dramatic turn after being swept away by a flood from Redwood Camp. Washed ashore in an unfamiliar territory, he initially encounters fear and uncertainty but ultimately disguises himself as the chief of the Minyo tribe after the natives mistake him for their prophesized leader. As he grapples with this newfound role, he experiences both the weight of leadership and the selfish desires that arise from it. His inability to confront the consequences of violence against his own people, juxtaposed with moments of courage, reveals the complexities of his character. Ultimately, the influence he unwittingly wields over the tribe leads to significant changes, but his moral inadequacies culminate in a tragic twist, as his wife becomes embroiled in an incident that tests his loyalties and compels him to confront his past. The story concludes with a return to Redwood Camp, questioning the nature of identity and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Western stories American fiction -- 19th century California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 75539 2025-07-02T04:01:05.320948 text/html 72233 2021-01-27T12:40:32 text/html 98268 2025-07-02T04:01:09.949434 application/epub+zip 97042 2025-07-02T04:01:07.840449 application/epub+zip 85436 2025-07-02T04:01:06.810954 application/epub+zip 197919 2025-07-02T04:01:11.523461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190828 2025-07-02T04:01:09.331452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149087 2022-09-02T05:38:07.316704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64670 2025-07-02T04:01:05.086953 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64596 2018-03-04T15:46:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64330 2006-05-25T06:54:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21084 2025-07-02T04:01:11.642412 application/rdf+xml 13110 2025-07-02T04:01:07.288959 image/jpeg 3835 2025-07-02T04:01:07.048937 image/jpeg 25855 2018-03-19T10:54:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 27235 2021-01-27T12:40:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 25765 2006-05-25T06:54:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 95496 2025-07-02T04:01:05.327968 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