Project Gutenberg 2011-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 1338 Merwin, Henry Childs 1853 1929 Merwin, H. C. (Henry Childs) 67023887 The Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "The Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers" by Henry Childs Merwin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful examination of the life and literary career of Bret Harte, alongside a portrayal of the California pioneers who influenced his work. It delves into Harte's ancestry, upbringing, and various experiences throughout California’s Gold Rush era, highlighting the environment that shaped his significant contributions to American literature. The opening of the biography sets the stage by detailing Bret Harte's ancestry and early life. Harte, born in New York, is described in terms of his lineage, physical appearance, and personality traits that would later inform his writing. The narrative expresses how his family background, particularly his mixed heritage and the struggles of his father, shaped his perspective. As the text progresses, Harte’s formative years are juxtaposed with the dynamic and adventurous life of the California pioneers, suggesting a complex interplay between his personal narrative and the broader historical context of 19th-century America. This foundation prepares the reader for a deeper exploration of how Harte’s experiences influenced his literary works and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 Frontier and pioneer life -- California Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Western stories -- Authorship PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature Category: History - American 903655 2025-08-14T08:55:18.916958 text/html 890830 2021-01-07T10:36:17 text/html 1477253 2025-08-14T08:55:40.298830 application/epub+zip 1491769 2025-08-14T08:55:26.336941 application/epub+zip 410085 2025-08-14T08:55:23.042911 application/epub+zip 1928306 2025-08-14T08:55:48.837843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1806263 2025-08-14T08:55:36.290928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 713401 2022-09-16T06:04:36.240341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 721589 2025-08-14T08:55:16.728007 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 721183 2021-01-07T10:36:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 721202 2021-01-07T10:36:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21104 2025-08-14T08:55:48.998803 application/rdf+xml 23394 2025-08-14T08:55:23.658962 image/jpeg 4388 2025-08-14T08:55:23.351931 image/jpeg 284557 2021-01-07T10:36:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 1367641 2021-01-07T10:36:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 284416 2021-01-07T10:36:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 1471376 2025-08-14T08:55:19.036935 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