The Tahquitch Maiden: A Tale of the San Jacintos by Phebe Estelle Spalding

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Author Spalding, Phebe Estelle, 1859-1937
Illustrator Oliver, Jean
LoC No. 11023706
Title The Tahquitch Maiden: A Tale of the San Jacintos
Credits E-text prepared by Mary Glenn Krause, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "The Tahquitch Maiden: A Tale of the San Jacintos" by Phebe Estelle Spalding is a fictional tale set during the early 20th century. The book delves into Native American legends and folktales, revolving around the character of the Tahquitch Maiden and her unique and mystifying experiences in the San Jacinto Mountains. It combines elements of adventure, mythology, and the exploration of cultural identities within the backdrop of California's breathtaking landscapes. The story is narrated from the perspective of a young female character who embarks on a journey into the San Jacinto Mountains with her cousins. As she grapples with her fears of mountain trails and wildlife, she experiences a magical encounter with the Tahquitch Maiden, an ethereal figure bound by legend. The Tahquitch Maiden shares her tragic fate, connected to themes of love, choice, and sacrifice amidst the backdrop of her father’s tribe and the harsh conditions set by their customs. Ultimately, this interaction inspires the narrator to embrace the beauty of her surroundings and the strength drawn from understanding others' tales, intertwining personal courage with the rich tapestry of Californian folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 61577
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 17, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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