Harte

American

[hahrt] / hɑrt /

noun

(Francis) Bret 1839–1902, U.S. author, especially of short stories.

Harte British

/ hɑːt /

noun

( Francis ) Bret . 1836–1902, US poet and short-story writer, noted for his sketches of Californian gold miners, such as The Luck of Roaring Camp (1870)

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Sinn Féin councillor Brian Barney Harte said a wall was damaged at the side of a house in Strabane during the pursuit.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Both Mildred Pierce and Emma Harte build their wealth by remaining clear-eyed as to what men can do for them financially as opposed to romantically.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

“Arti was a fantastic teacher and sweet lady. The community feels her loss especially at Bret Harte Elementary,” said neighbor Emma Strattan, who attended school with Meera Varma.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

Varma, a first-grade teacher at Bret Harte Elementary School, died of her injuries Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

Someone had written a letter for her, and Father Harte had read it to us.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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