Isidro (1905)

By Mary Hunter Austin

Book Overview

""Isidro"" is a novel written by Mary Austin and published in 1905. The story is set in the southwestern United States during the late 19th century and follows the life of Isidro, a young Mexican boy who is orphaned and taken in by a group of Native Americans. Isidro grows up with the tribe and becomes a skilled hunter and tracker, but struggles to find his place in a world that is hostile to both his Mexican heritage and his adopted Native American culture. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict, as Isidro navigates the complex social and political landscape of the American West. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, ""Isidro"" is a powerful and moving work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the American experience.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: 116398759X
• ISBN13: 9781163987599
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"