An Apostle of the Tules is a novel written by Bret Harte, first published in 1893. The story is set in the early days of California, when the state was still a part of Mexico, and follows the life of a young man named Gabriel Conroy. Gabriel is a half-Mexican, half-American who is raised by his American mother in the city of San Francisco. He becomes a successful lawyer and is appointed as a judge in the small town of Los Gatos. The novel explores Gabriel's struggle to reconcile his American and Mexican heritage, and his efforts to bring justice to the people of Los Gatos, who are oppressed by a corrupt landowner. Gabriel's journey is also marked by his romantic relationships and his search for a sense of belonging in a world that is constantly changing. Harte's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and his ability to capture the essence of life in early California. An Apostle of the Tules is a compelling story of love, justice, and identity, and is considered one of Harte's most significant works.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: In The Carquinez Woods; A Blue Grass Penelope; Devil�������s Ford and Other Stories, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911492.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.