Project Gutenberg 2006-03-27 Public domain in the USA. 126 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret Flip: A California Romance Produced by Donald Lainson and David Widger "Flip: A California Romance" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the period known as the American West or Frontier era. This romantic tale explores themes of adventure, identity, and the search for belonging through the lives of its central characters, particularly focusing on the adventures of Lance Harriott, an outlaw who seeks refuge and redemption in a rural Californian setting. The story begins with Lance Harriott, a fugitive on the run after a deadly confrontation, who finds himself in a secluded wood known for its intoxicating spices. He encounters Flip, a young girl with a fierce spirit and a quick wit, who introduces him to her life in the rustic confines of her father's charcoal-burning ranch. As their relationship develops, they navigate the complexities of their pasts, particularly Lance's criminal background and Flip's dreams of a brighter future. The narrative builds to a climax with unexpected revelations about family, identity, and a tragic twist of fate that underscores the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Ultimately, the novel intertwines moments of humor, tenderness, and poignancy, making it a compelling read for those interested in adventures of the Wild West and the romance that can blossom amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Western stories American fiction -- 19th century California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 133144 2025-07-02T04:17:45.805064 text/html 133496 2021-01-27T12:42:31 text/html 118233 2025-07-02T04:17:50.954059 application/epub+zip 118776 2025-07-02T04:17:48.414077 application/epub+zip 112570 2025-07-02T04:17:47.363053 application/epub+zip 248083 2025-07-02T04:17:52.916051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236636 2025-07-02T04:17:50.327100 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150013 2022-09-02T06:03:05.654777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113524 2025-07-02T04:17:45.510071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113363 2018-03-05T07:53:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 111923 2006-05-27T12:24:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21211 2025-07-02T04:17:53.038023 application/rdf+xml 14497 2025-07-02T04:17:47.848053 image/jpeg 4081 2025-07-02T04:17:47.606060 image/jpeg 44801 2018-03-19T10:30:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 47478 2021-01-27T12:42:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 44581 2006-05-27T12:24:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 117990 2025-07-02T04:17:45.816065 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