This collection of short stories by acclaimed writer Bret Harte offers a glimpse into life in the American West, with a focus on encounters between Westerners and Easterners. The titular story, Thankful Blossom, is a standout, featuring a young girl's journey from China to San Francisco in search of her father. Harte's writing is witty, engaging, and insightful, making this book a must-read for fans of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.