""Wan Lee, The Pagan; How Old Man Plunkett Went Home"" is a short story written by Bret Harte. The story is set in a small mining town in California during the late 1800s. The protagonist, Old Man Plunkett, is a cantankerous old man who is known for his gruff demeanor and dislike of Chinese immigrants. However, when he meets Wan Lee, a Chinese immigrant who has been injured in a mining accident, he begins to see him in a different light. As Old Man Plunkett helps Wan Lee recover from his injuries, he begins to learn about Chinese culture and beliefs. He becomes fascinated by Wan Lee's pagan beliefs and begins to question his own Christian faith. However, when the other residents of the town learn of Old Man Plunkett's friendship with Wan Lee, they become outraged and demand that he renounce his friendship with the Chinese immigrant. Despite the pressure from his neighbors, Old Man Plunkett remains loyal to Wan Lee and even helps him return to his home country. Along the way, Old Man Plunkett learns more about Chinese culture and gains a new perspective on life. Overall, ""Wan Lee, The Pagan; How Old Man Plunkett Went Home"" is a heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, and the power of cultural exchange.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of the Argonauts and Other Sketches, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417902280.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.