Chiquita, An American Novel: The Romance Of A Ute Chief's Daughter (1902)

By Merrill Tileston

Book Overview

Chiquita, An American Novel: The Romance Of A Ute Chief's Daughter is a novel written by Merrill Tileston and first published in 1902. The story follows the life of Chiquita, a young Ute woman who falls in love with a white man named Jack. The novel is set in the American West during the late 19th century, a time when tensions between Native Americans and white settlers were high. Chiquita's father, Chief Ouray, is a respected leader of the Ute tribe and is initially opposed to his daughter's relationship with Jack. However, as the story progresses, he comes to respect Jack and eventually gives his blessing to their marriage. The novel explores themes of love, cultural differences, and the struggle for acceptance in a society that is often divided by race and ethnicity. Overall, Chiquita, An American Novel: The Romance Of A Ute Chief's Daughter is a compelling story of love and acceptance that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West. It is a valuable contribution to the genre of historical fiction and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters of the American West.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116418380X
• ISBN13: 9781164183808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"