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Title: Old Mission Stories of California
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Schwann, and David Widger
Summary: "Old Mission Stories of California" by Charles Franklin Carter is a historical collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work recounts various tales set in the missions of California, focusing on the lives of the Indigenous people and Spanish missionaries during the formative years of the region, blending actual historical events with fictional elements to illustrate the interactions and struggles of these communities. The beginning of the collection sets the stage with a foreword that emphasizes the historical basis of the stories, with a particular focus on life among Indigenous tribes and Spanish settlers in California. The first tale introduces readers to a solitary Indian woman and her granddaughter living in a hut on a hillside. The narrative reveals their unique challenges and their connection to the wider tribe, ultimately touching on themes of prophecy, struggle, and the encroaching change brought by outsiders. This opening portion draws readers into a vivid exploration of a world where culture, tradition, and transformation collide, offering both a personal glimpse into Indigenous life and a reflection on the broader historical influences at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carter, Charles Franklin, 1890-1957
EBook No.: 6506
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Historical fiction, American
Subject: Missions, Spanish -- Fiction
Subject: California -- History -- To 1846 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Old Mission Stories of California
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Schwann, and David Widger
Summary: "Old Mission Stories of California" by Charles Franklin Carter is a historical collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work recounts various tales set in the missions of California, focusing on the lives of the Indigenous people and Spanish missionaries during the formative years of the region, blending actual historical events with fictional elements to illustrate the interactions and struggles of these communities. The beginning of the collection sets the stage with a foreword that emphasizes the historical basis of the stories, with a particular focus on life among Indigenous tribes and Spanish settlers in California. The first tale introduces readers to a solitary Indian woman and her granddaughter living in a hut on a hillside. The narrative reveals their unique challenges and their connection to the wider tribe, ultimately touching on themes of prophecy, struggle, and the encroaching change brought by outsiders. This opening portion draws readers into a vivid exploration of a world where culture, tradition, and transformation collide, offering both a personal glimpse into Indigenous life and a reflection on the broader historical influences at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carter, Charles Franklin, 1890-1957
EBook No.: 6506
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Historical fiction, American
Subject: Missions, Spanish -- Fiction
Subject: California -- History -- To 1846 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.