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Bret Harte, American short story writer and poet (born 1836)

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Bret Harte

American fiction writer and poet (1836–1902)

Bret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews,…
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May 5

Day of the year

May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 240 days remain until the end of the year.
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