Francis Bret Harte (1836 1902) was a famous American author and poet mostly known for his short fiction stories about adventures of miners, gamblers, and other fine figures of the California Gold Rush. "Openings in the Old Trail" is a great collection of short stories with a well-known to all lovers plots referring to western battles and unbelievable complicated twists. Each story of presented collection will definitely attract your attention. Have a nice reading.