The People of the Pueblo: Or The Story of Sonoma is a historical fiction novel written by Celeste G. Murphy. The book is set in the early 1800s in Sonoma, a small pueblo in California, and follows the lives of the people who lived there. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Maria, who is the daughter of the pueblo's mayor.As Maria grows up, she learns about the traditions and customs of her people, including their connection to the land and their reliance on agriculture. She also experiences the ...
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The People of the Pueblo: Or The Story of Sonoma is a historical fiction novel written by Celeste G. Murphy. The book is set in the early 1800s in Sonoma, a small pueblo in California, and follows the lives of the people who lived there. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Maria, who is the daughter of the pueblo's mayor.As Maria grows up, she learns about the traditions and customs of her people, including their connection to the land and their reliance on agriculture. She also experiences the challenges and conflicts that arise when Spanish colonizers arrive in the area and attempt to take control of the land.Throughout the book, Murphy weaves together historical facts and fictional characters to create a vivid and engaging story. Readers will learn about the history of the Spanish colonization of California, as well as the daily lives and struggles of the people who lived in Sonoma during this time.Overall, The People of the Pueblo: Or The Story of Sonoma is a beautifully written and informative novel that offers a unique perspective on California's history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the experiences of indigenous peoples during the colonial era.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.
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Illustrated by Photos. Good. 5x8" Good cond. SOLID, NO NAMES, NO PENCIL, NOR INK MARKS, DOES HAVE MILD, OLD YELLOW CRAYON STAINS TO COVERS, SPINE.; BRIGHT RED "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC" and "Walking Bear" flag design to cover. with black titles..; 303pg pages; INCLUDES CHAPTER 34, JACK LONDON IN SONOMA VALLEY WITH PHOTO OF JL, SAILING...ANOTHER OF WOLF HOUSE RUINS. ONE OF CHARMAIN L. CHAPTERS INCLUDE THE BEAR FLAG; JOHN C. FREMONT; EMIGRANT PART'S PLIGHT; INDIAN VALE; RUSSIANS AND THE MISSIONS..
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Very Good. Burgundy boards, gilt lettering, edgewear, B&W photos, binding very good, pages clean. The history of the pueblos.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 266 pages; Signed by Author.
