The Story of a Mine

Name: The Story of a Mine
Author: Bret Harte

For learners

Can I read The Story of a Mine in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Story of a Mine by Bret Harte in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A weary prospector struggles through harsh terrain with his loyal mule, only to encounter a mysterious metallurgist who demonstrates a surprising test for silver, sparking hope and suspicion on the quest for precious metals in a forbidding landscape.

What's inside

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Save & practise

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Audio narration

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Progress tracking

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How do I read The Story of a Mine?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Bret Harte wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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