From Sand Hill to Pine

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Bret Harte. From Sand Hill to Pine

From Sand Hill to Pine

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A NIECE OF SNAPSHOT HARRY'S

A TREASURE OF THE REDWOODS

PART I

PART II

A BELLE OF CANADA CITY

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FONDA

PART I

PART II

A JACK AND JILL OF THE SIERRAS

MR. BILSON'S HOUSEKEEPER

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Bret Harte

Published by Good Press, 2019

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“The greatest assistance was rendered by Hiram Tarbox, Esq., a resident of the vicinity, in removing the obstruction, which was, no doubt, the preliminary work of some of the robber gang, and in providing hospitality for the delayed passengers. In fact, but for the timely warning of Yuba Bill by Mr. Tarbox, the coach might have crashed into the tree at that dangerous point, and an accident ensued more disastrous to life and limb than the robbery itself.”

The sudden and unmistakable delight that expanded the old woman's mouth was so convincing that it might have given Brice a tinge of remorse over the success of his stratagem, had he not been utterly absorbed in his purpose. “Hiram!” she shouted suddenly.

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