Hardhack

In 1867, E.P. Whipple mocked such skeptics by penning a satirical objection to Darwin's theory — allegedly from the perspective of a narrow-minded reactionary named Mr. Solomon Hardhack.

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In 1867, E.P. Whipple mocked such skeptics by penning a satirical objection to Darwin's theory — allegedly from the perspective of a narrow-minded reactionary named Mr. Solomon Hardhack.

Defending Darwin 2005

And the causes of all these efforts on the part of Hardhack society enjoyed themselves intensely.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

One afternoon, when the pious matrons of Hardhack were gathering at the pastor's residence to take part in the regular weekly mothers 'prayer-meeting, the mail-coach rolled into town, and Mrs. Leekins, who was sitting by the window, as she always did, exclaimed:

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Even a larger town than Hardhack would have experienced unusual agitation at seeing one of its own boys, who had a few years before gone away poor, slender and twenty, come back with broad shoulders, a full beard, and a pocketful of money, dug out of the ugly hills of Nevada.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Young men of respectable inclinations, who have lived for several years in a society composed principally of scoundrels, and modified only by the occasional presence of an honest miner or a respectable mule-driver, would have considered as Elysium a place far less proper and agreeable than Hardhack.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Rich and respectable sons-in-law are scarce enough the world over, so it was no wonder that all the parents of marriageable daughters strove to make Hardhack pleasant for the young men.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Abednego Choker faithfully attended all the evening festivities, to the end that they might be decorously closed with prayer, as had from time immemorial been the custom of Hardhack.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Hardhack did, however, for Crewne and his two friends drew about them a few of their old comrades, who took unto themselves wives from the people about them, and made of Hardhack one of the pleasantest villages in the State.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

"Hardhack girls not good 'nough for him, it seems!" sneered Mrs. Leekins.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881