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Description:early hispanic historical romance, orig pub 1872 A major rediscovery-the first novel by a Mexican American WomanMaria Amparo Ruiz de Burton was the first Mexican American woman to write novels in English and the first nineteenth-century California writer to publish a novel in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War. Her first book, Who Would Have Thought It?, tells the story of Lola, a young, orphaned Mexican girl rescued from Indian captors by one Dr. Norval, who returns with Lola to his New England home. Though the townspeople initially shun the interloper, they become transfixed by Lola once word about the gold accompanying her gets out. Through the riveting personal story of a young girl's coming-of-age, Who Would Have Thought It? offers a stunning portrayal of the clash of cultures and communities, and a fresh perspective on Civil War America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Who Would Have Thought It? (Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage). To get started finding Who Would Have Thought It? (Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: early hispanic historical romance, orig pub 1872 A major rediscovery-the first novel by a Mexican American WomanMaria Amparo Ruiz de Burton was the first Mexican American woman to write novels in English and the first nineteenth-century California writer to publish a novel in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War. Her first book, Who Would Have Thought It?, tells the story of Lola, a young, orphaned Mexican girl rescued from Indian captors by one Dr. Norval, who returns with Lola to his New England home. Though the townspeople initially shun the interloper, they become transfixed by Lola once word about the gold accompanying her gets out. Through the riveting personal story of a young girl's coming-of-age, Who Would Have Thought It? offers a stunning portrayal of the clash of cultures and communities, and a fresh perspective on Civil War America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Who Would Have Thought It? (Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage). To get started finding Who Would Have Thought It? (Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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