Three Partners is a novel written by Bret Harte, an American author known for his stories set in the American West during the 19th century. The book tells the story of three men who form a partnership to mine for gold in California. The three partners are Sandy, a seasoned miner who has been searching for gold for years, Jim, a young man who is new to the mining business, and Dick, a wealthy man who has invested in the venture.As the three partners work together to find gold, they face a number of challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous mining accidents, and conflicts with other miners. Along the way, they also encounter a number of colorful characters, including a group of Chinese miners and a notorious outlaw.Despite these challenges, the three partners are determined to succeed and strike it rich. However, their partnership is tested when they discover that one of them has been stealing gold from the mine. This revelation leads to a dramatic confrontation that threatens to destroy their friendship and their business.Overall, Three Partners is a gripping tale of adventure, friendship, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. With its vivid descriptions of life in the mining camps and its memorable cast of characters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.1897. Illustrated. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California, earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and M�������liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. An excerpt from the book reads: There was something in the speaker's tone which seemed to touch a common chord in their natures, and this was voiced by Barker with sudden and almost pathetic earnestness. I tell you what, boys, we ought to swear here tonight to always stand by each other. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.