A Protegee of Jack Hamlin's, and Other Stories by Bret Harte
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"A Protegee of Jack Hamlin's, and Other Stories" by Bret Harte is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century, deeply rooted in the American West's social dynamics and folklore. The book offers an intricate exploration of characters facing moral dilemmas, societal pressures, and the complexities of human relationships, often set against the backdrop of the American frontier. In the opening story, readers are introduced to the enigmatic figure of
Jack Hamlin, a gambler with a penchant for bravado, who encounters a young girl caught in the web of a deceitful suitor. At the start of "A Protegee of Jack Hamlin's," the narrative focuses on a steamboat journey along the Sacramento River, where Jack Hamlin witnesses the distress of a young girl abandoned by her unscrupulous companion, Ned Stratton. As he observes her vulnerable state, Jack intervenes just as she contemplates a desperate act, revealing his complex character—an individual caught between indifference and a reluctant sense of duty. Through Hamlin's protective instincts, the girl, later named Sophonisba, shares her harrowing story of betrayal at the hands of Stratton. This opening sets the stage for themes of redemption, personal transformation, and the tension between duty and self-interest that permeate the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Protegee of Jack Hamlin's, and Other Stories |
| Contents | A protegee of Jack Hamlin's -- An ingenue of the Sierras -- The reformation of James Reddy -- The heir of the McHulishes -- An episode of West Woodlands -- The home-coming of Jim Wilkes. |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2692 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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