The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches
About this book
The story takes place in a small struggling mining town located in the foothills of the California mountains at the time of the gold rush. The camp is suffering from a long string of bad luck. With only one woman in their midst, it seems as though the miners have no future. However, the tide turns when a small boy is born. "Thomas Luck" is the first newborn the camp has seen in ages; things are looking up. The miners become cheerful, foliage begins to grow, there's talk of building a hotel to attract outsiders. Unfortunately, the hope is wiped out by the sudden death of Luck in a flood. Water brought gold to the gulches, giving miners their first glimmer of hope. And water takes away what seems their last glimmer.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 7 readers · 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches?
About ≈ 4 h 44 m — 256 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches?
256 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches?
It sits on the Westerns shelves.
Is The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches?
Bret Harte (1836–1902).
Where can I read The luck of Roaring Camp, and other sketches online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library