The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Stories: Including Earlier Papers, Spanish and American Legends, Tales of the Argonauts, Etc (Classic Reprint): Including Earlier Papers, Spanish and American Legends, Tales of the Argonauts, Etc (Classic Reprint)

by Bret Harte

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'The Luck' in this story is a baby boy born in Roaring Camp, a California gold rush settlement. The baby's mother dies in childbirth and the men decide to bring up the boy themselves. His presence inspires them to drop their gambling and brawling. When gold is discovered, they believe the child has brought them this good fortune, but can this 'Luck' last? These are classic American short stories - published in 1868.
  • ISBN10 0265684439
  • ISBN13 9780265684436
  • Publish Date 4 October 2018 (first published 11 September 2000)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Forgotten Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 427
  • Language English