Project Gutenberg 2006-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 71 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret A Phyllis of the Sierras Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "A Phyllis of the Sierras" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, during a time when American literature began to flourish with elements of regionalism and character-driven storytelling. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque Sierra Nevada region, following the journey of a young Englishman named Frank Mainwaring as he seeks both adventure and healing. The novel delves into his interactions with the local inhabitants, particularly Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, and the vibrant life surrounding their mill and home, introducing themes of cultural differences, social hierarchies, and the integration of the rugged wilderness into daily life. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Mainwaring as he wanders off the main road in the Sierras, seeking solace amidst the natural beauty and the challenges it presents. He encounters Mr. Bradley, who provides him with directions to his home, where he must deliver a letter to Mrs. Bradley. As Mainwaring approaches their dwelling, which overlooks a breathtaking canyon, he overhears a conversation between two women that hints at their personalities and the dynamics of their lives. The inherent charm of the Bradleys captivates him, setting the stage for his convalescence amid their care. However, a notable undercurrent of tension arises as Mainwaring battles health issues, and the interactions with the local women—especially the lively conversation with Miss Macy—begin to suggest potential romantic developments and social complexities in this isolated yet interconnected world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American fiction -- 19th century Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 221196 221197 2024-10-02T04:32:18.105875 2023-10-02T04:37:09.307595 text/html text/html 225815 2021-01-27T12:40:29 text/html; charset=utf-8 78662 2021-01-27T12:40:29 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 149070 2024-10-02T04:32:23.306812 application/epub+zip 149973 2024-10-02T04:32:19.946055 application/epub+zip 149973 2024-10-02T04:32:18.778843 application/epub+zip 288802 2024-10-02T04:32:25.881798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275256 2024-10-02T04:32:22.597903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233786 2022-09-02T05:37:58.838624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189125 189102 2024-10-02T04:32:17.683832 2023-10-02T04:37:08.997606 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 191586 2018-03-05T09:12:06 text/plain; charset=utf-8 74478 2018-03-19T10:08:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 189023 2006-05-25T06:50:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 74149 2006-05-25T06:50:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22208 2024-10-02T04:32:26.005787 application/rdf+xml 13809 2024-10-02T04:32:19.315842 image/jpeg 3969 2024-10-02T04:32:19.046983 image/jpeg 145398 2024-10-02T04:32:18.124842 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia