What books did Bret Harte write?

Bret Harte was a prolific writer, and his most famous works are often associated with the American West and the Gold Rush era. Here are some of his most well-known books and collections:

Novels:

* The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Sketches (1870): This collection of short stories, including the title story, is considered one of his most influential works and established him as a leading author of the "local color" movement.

* Gabriel Conroy (1876): A novel about a young man's journey in California during the Gold Rush.

* The Story of a Mine (1877): This novel explores themes of greed and ambition set against the backdrop of a California gold mine.

* The Crusade of the Excelsior (1881): A historical novel set during the California Gold Rush, exploring the themes of social justice and moral conflict.

* The Colonel's Christmas Ball (1891): A romantic novel set in the American West.

Short Story Collections:

* The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Sketches (1870): This collection includes some of his most iconic short stories, including "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," "The Idyll of Red Gulch," and "The Luck of Roaring Camp."

* Tales of the Argonauts (1875): A collection of stories set in California during the Gold Rush.

* Drift from Two Shores (1878): This collection features stories set in both the American West and England.

* A Waif of the Plains (1890): A collection of stories featuring characters and settings from the American West.

Poetry Collections:

* Poems (1871): Harte's first collection of poetry.

* East and West Poems (1871): A collection of poems exploring themes of the American West and East Coast.

* In the Carquinez Woods (1883): A collection of poems set in California.

Other Works:

* The Writings of Bret Harte (1896): A multi-volume edition of Harte's complete works.

This is not an exhaustive list, as Harte wrote many other stories, poems, and essays. However, these works represent some of his most significant and enduring contributions to American literature.

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