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The setting vividly describes a heat-drenched landscape along the Los Gatos road, where travelers yearn for relief at a seemingly inviting terrace surrounded by dwarf firs. Despite its promise of coolness and tranquility, the terrace reveals itself as a mirage, radiating heat rather than comfort. The imagery captures the struggles of weary travelers, including stage-coach passengers and overburdened animals, highlighting their desperate hope for respite amidst the oppressive environment, only to face the harsh reality of the relentless heat.
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Frontier Stories, Bret Harte
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Frontier Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bret Harte
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 524
- ISBN13
- 9781421845067
- Category
- Almanacs, Anthologies, Yearbooks, Calendars
- Description
- The setting vividly describes a heat-drenched landscape along the Los Gatos road, where travelers yearn for relief at a seemingly inviting terrace surrounded by dwarf firs. Despite its promise of coolness and tranquility, the terrace reveals itself as a mirage, radiating heat rather than comfort. The imagery captures the struggles of weary travelers, including stage-coach passengers and overburdened animals, highlighting their desperate hope for respite amidst the oppressive environment, only to face the harsh reality of the relentless heat.