''Shadows of Shasta'' is a novel written by Joaquin Miller, originally published in 1881. The story takes place in the northern California region, where the author himself lived for many years. The book follows the life of a young man named John Oakhurst, who is a descendant of a wealthy family. However, John is not content with his life of luxury and decides to leave his home and explore the wilderness of the Shasta region. Throughout his journey, John encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, miners, and outlaws. He also falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is the daughter of a wealthy rancher. However, their love is threatened by the presence of a dangerous outlaw named Black Bart, who is determined to take Nellie for himself. As John continues his journey, he learns about the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, including the struggles of the Native Americans who have been displaced from their land. He also discovers the true nature of Black Bart and must confront him in a final showdown. ''Shadows of Shasta'' is a classic Western novel that explores themes of adventure, love, and the clash of cultures in the American West. It is a vivid portrayal of life in the frontier and a testament to the enduring appeal of the Western genre.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.