A Ward of the Golden Gate

By Harte Bret

A Ward of the Golden Gate is a novel by Bret Harte. It is about the life of a young girl, Nellie Conroy, who grows up in the rough and dangerous mining town of Sandy Bar. She is later sent to live in San Francisco, where she faces the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. Despite her struggles, Nellie remains strong and determined to overcome the odds.