The Story of a Mine by Bret Harte
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"The Story of a Mine" by Bret Harte is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Concho, a Mexican prospector navigating the challenging landscape in search of silver and gold, as well as the darker human motivations intertwined with such pursuits. The story introduces themes of greed, deception, and the moral complexities of men driven by avarice against the backdrop of the rugged California wilderness. At the
start of the novel, we meet Concho as he struggles along a steep trail in search of fortune, feeling defeated and exhausted. After a mishap with his mule, he encounters a stranger named Mr. Joseph Wiles, who claims to be a metallurgist. They engage in a conversation about the potential silver that could be found in a lump of ore Concho possesses, which stirs his excitement and suggests a profitable future. However, as the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that Wiles represents a more sinister side of prospecting, hinting at manipulation and betrayal. Concho's naive trust in Wiles sets the stage for a deeper exploration of greed and deception that drives the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of a Mine |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; An Anonymous Volunteer; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2661 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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