The Squatter and the Don by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton
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"The Squatter and the Don" by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton is a novel descriptive of contemporary occurrences in California written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the conflicting lives of William Darrell, a settler or "squatter," and Don Mariano Alamar, a landowner in the wake of the changing laws and social dynamics following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It delves into themes of land ownership, cultural clashes, and
the personal struggles of these characters as they navigate a transformed society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Darrell family, particularly William and his wife, Mary, who are preparing for William’s journey to Southern California to claim land. Their conversation reveals the tension surrounding the squatter title, as Mary urges caution and emphasizes the importance of not encroaching upon legally claimed land, hinting at their past misfortunes. The narrative also introduces Don Mariano, who reflects on the squatter issue and his own property’s legal challenges, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict between settlers and landowners. This opening suggests a rich exploration of the impact of legislation on personal lives and land claims, framed in the complexities of love, ambition, and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ruiz de Burton, María Amparo, 1832-1895 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06022255 |
| Title |
The Squatter and the Don A Novel Descriptive of Contemporary Occurrences in California |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Landowners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conflict of generations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Land tenure -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mexicans -- California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ethnic relations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Squatters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35538 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35538-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Last Update | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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