Project Gutenberg 2006-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 107 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret The Twins of Table Mountain, and Other Stories The twins of Table Mountain -- An heiress of Red Dog -- The great Deadwood mystery -- A legend of Sammtstadt -- Views from a German spion. Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "The Twins of Table Mountain and Other Stories" by Bret Harte is a collection of fictional tales written during the late 19th century. The stories often capture the spirit and struggles of individuals in the rugged landscapes of the American West, highlighting themes of brotherhood, love, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of nature and society. The opening story, "The Twins of Table Mountain," introduces twin brothers Rand and Ruth Pinkney, who live in isolation on a mountain, centered around their aspirations and personal challenges. At the start of "The Twins of Table Mountain", we are introduced to the tranquil yet imposing setting of Table Mountain, where twin brothers Rand and Ruth reside. Their lives are marked by hard work in mining and a sense of isolation, yet they remain deeply connected to one another. The narrative sets up their complex relationship, highlighting their differing views towards life and love, particularly concerning a young woman named Mornie Nixon. The opening passages also touch on their recent quarrel and reconciliation, suggesting underlying tensions and emotional currents as they navigate their circumstances. As the story progresses, the dynamics between the twins, their past, and the arrival of Mornie weave a rich tapestry of emotional and thematic elements that are likely to unfold as the tale develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Western stories American fiction -- 19th century PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 314123 2025-07-02T04:32:07.544928 text/html 323846 2018-03-04T14:55:34 text/html 195385 2025-07-02T04:32:14.510834 application/epub+zip 199119 2025-07-02T04:32:10.678868 application/epub+zip 181302 2025-07-02T04:32:09.504847 application/epub+zip 402762 2025-07-02T04:32:17.352838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384432 2025-07-02T04:32:13.769835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349711 2022-09-02T06:22:37.457733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271142 2025-07-02T04:32:07.065915 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 271050 2018-03-04T14:55:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267132 2006-06-03T04:47:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20962 2025-07-02T04:32:17.477808 application/rdf+xml 18156 2025-07-02T04:32:10.001847 image/jpeg 4008 2025-07-02T04:32:09.751876 image/jpeg 106611 2018-03-04T14:55:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 111698 2018-03-04T14:55:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 106081 2006-06-03T04:47:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 191431 2025-07-02T04:32:07.570908 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