The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta John Rollin Ridge

Name: The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta By John Rollin Ridge
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The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta Summary

The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit by John Rollin Ridge

An adventure tale about Mexicans rising up against US rule in California

An action packed blend of folk tale, romance, epic and myth, The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta tells the story of the Gold Rush-era bandit Joaquin Murieta, whose efforts to find fortune and happiness are thwarted by white settlers who murder his family and drive him off his land. In retaliation, Murieta organizes a band of more than 2000 outlaws who take revenge by murdering, stealing horses and robbing miners, all with the ultimate goal of reconquering California.

The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta Reviews

Remarkably readable and entertaining ... Offers a window on the real social dynamics - race, culture and prejudices - of the time and may offer grounds for reflection on how much things have changed. Or haven't. -- Diana Gabaldon

About John Rollin Ridge

John Rollin Ridge (1827-1867), also known as Yellow Bird, was born in Georgia to a Cherokee father, who was murdered by a Cherokee leader for having supported the treaty that led to the Trail of Tears. After killing a man who had stolen his horse, Ridge fled to California, where he identified with Mexican Americans who had been displaced from their land by white settlers. He wrote for the San Francisco Herald and was the first editor of the Sacramento Bee.

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Sku

GOR009931758

ISBN 13

9780143132653

ISBN 10

0143132652

Title

The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit by John Rollin Ridge

Author

John Rollin Ridge

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd

Year published

20180710

Number of pages

256

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us