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"The Legend of Monte del Diablo": This story is a blend of folklore and the Wild West, featuring a bandit known as Monte del Diablo, whose legend takes on mythical proportions in the narrative."Tennessee's Partner": A story of loyalty and friendship set in a mining camp, focusing on the relationship between two men, Tennessee and his partner."The Outcasts of Poker Flat": One of Bret Harte's most famous works, this story explores the fate of a group of outcasts and gamblers who are exiled from the town of Poker Flat."Brown of Calaveras": A humorous tale about John Oakhurst, a professional gambler who becomes embroiled in a scandal in a California mining town."Miggles": A story about a woman named Miggles who lives alone in a remote cabin and becomes a source of fascination for travelers.Bret Harte's "Legends and Tales" is characterized by its portrayal of colorful characters, the challenges of life in mining camps and frontier towns, and its blend of humor, sentiment, and social commentary. Harte's works have had a lasting influence on the depiction of the American West in literature and continue to be appreciated for their storytelling and exploration of the human condition in a frontier context.