CONDENSED NOVELS; and other papers.
NY: Carleton, 1867. Frank Bellew. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 307. Illustrated by Frank Belew. Bound in violet cloth, little minor wear, partially unopened. Inscription on e.p., A near fine copy. Harte's first book. Scarce. BAL 7240. Item #35942
Born in Albany, NY, Harte (1836-1902) moved to California in 1854 where he worked as a clerk, teacher, reporter, etc. These experiences were the basis for his writings. He is best remembered for his "The Luck or Roaring Camp and other sketches" (1870) and his poem "The Heathen Chinee." The present work is a voume of parodies.
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