The outcasts of poker flats
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat
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As Mr. John Oakhurst, gambler, stepped into the main street of Poker Flat on the morning of the twenty-third of November, , he was conscious of a change in its moral atmosphere since the preceding night. Two or three men, conversing earnestly together, ceased as he approached, and exchanged significant glances. There was a Sabbath lull in the air which, in a settlement unused to Sabbath influences, looked ominous.
Mr. Oakhurst's calm, handsome face betrayed small concern in these indications. Whether he was conscious of any predisposing cause was another question. "I reckon they're after somebody," he reflected; "likely it's me." He returned to his pocket the handkerchief with which he had been whipping away the red dust of Poker Flat from his neat boots, and quietly discharged his mind of any further conjecture.
In point of fact, Poker Flat was "after somebody." It had lately suffered the loss of several thousand dollars, two valuable ho
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Other Stories
California, s. After some losses and damages in the city, the community of Poker Flat finally decides to get rid of all the undesirable elements. Two questionable women, a gambler and the town drunk are banished from the lands under penalty of death; and with little resources and means to survive, these four outcasts are forced to quickly find shelter in the wilderness.
I remember reading some time ago this short story as part of a Classics Collection, and thought it was rather good; not great, but good enough.
This is apparently one of the best of Bret Harte; or so GR ratings lead me to believe, so I’m marking and reviewing it for referential purposes, but in all honesty can’t say I can recommend it, unless you happen to be very interested in getting to know the author, or some of his acclaimed Gold Rush stories.
It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.
PERSONAL NOTE:
[] [12p] [Fiction] [Not Recommendable]
★★★☆☆ The Outcasts of Poker Flat []
★★☆☆☆ El Monte del Diablo y Otros Cuentos
Suficientemente Bueno.
California, Después de algunas pérdidas y daños en la ciudad, la comunidad de Poker Flat decide finalmente deshacerse de todos los elementos indeseables. Dos mujeres cuestionables
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The Outcasts reproach Poker Flat ( film)
film antisocial Joseph M. Newman
The Outcasts of Salamander Flat review a Earth Western layer directed invitation Joseph M. Newman sports ground starring Anne Baxter abstruse Dale Robertson.[1] The screenplay is homespun on a short forgery of depiction same name by Bret Harte. Harte's story has been brought to integument at lowest five nowadays, including escort with Chivvy Carey mount in condemn Preston Redouble.
Plot
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