The life and adventures of Joaquín Murieta : the celebrated California bandit
Ridge, John Rollin, 1827-18672018
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An adventure tale about Mexicans rising up against US rule in California. An action packed blend of folk tale, romance, epic and myth, this title tells the story of the Gold Rush-era bandit Joaquín 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.
Main title:
The life and adventures of Joaquín Murieta : the celebrated California bandit / John Rollin Ridge ; foreword by Diana Gabaldon.
Author:
Ridge, John Rollin, 1827-1867, author
Imprint:
London : Penguin Classics, 2018.
Collation:
256 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780143132653 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
813.3
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2229263