Pasquala of Santa Ines is a historical fiction novel set in the 1800s in California during the Spanish colonization. The story follows the life of Pasquala, a young Native American girl who lives in the Mission Santa Ines. Pasquala is torn between her loyalty to her tribe and her desire to follow the teachings of the Spanish missionaries who have converted her to Christianity.The novel explores the clash of cultures between the Spanish colonizers and the Native Americans, as well as the struggles of those caught in the ...
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Pasquala of Santa Ines is a historical fiction novel set in the 1800s in California during the Spanish colonization. The story follows the life of Pasquala, a young Native American girl who lives in the Mission Santa Ines. Pasquala is torn between her loyalty to her tribe and her desire to follow the teachings of the Spanish missionaries who have converted her to Christianity.The novel explores the clash of cultures between the Spanish colonizers and the Native Americans, as well as the struggles of those caught in the middle. Pasquala faces discrimination from both sides and must navigate the complex relationships between the two groups.Throughout the novel, Pasquala grapples with questions of identity, faith, and loyalty. She also experiences love and loss as she tries to find her place in a rapidly changing world.Written by Helen M. Roberts, Pasquala of Santa Ines is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a little-known period of California history. It offers a poignant and nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between the Spanish colonizers and the Native Americans they sought to convert and control.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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