The Fool Of Five Forks (1875)

by Bret Harte and Robert B. Honeyman

Book Overview

The Fool of Five Forks is a novel written by Bret Harte, first published in 1875. The story is set in the small town of Five Forks, California, during the Gold Rush era. The protagonist, Yuba Bill, is a simple-minded man who is often ridiculed by the townspeople for his lack of intelligence. However, Yuba Bill's life takes a turn when he discovers a large sum of money hidden in a cave. Suddenly, everyone in town wants to be his friend, including a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054857281X
• ISBN13: 9780548572818
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"