Juan Of Carmel: A Tale Of Mission San Carlos

By Helen M. Roberts

Book Overview

""Juan of Carmel: A Tale of Mission San Carlos"" is a historical fiction novel written by Helen M. Roberts. The story is set in the early 1800s in California and follows the life of Juan, a young Native American boy who is taken from his family and brought to Mission San Carlos to be raised as a Christian. The book explores the cultural clash between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous people, as well as the struggles and hardships faced by those who were forced to assimilate into a new way of life. Through Juan's eyes, readers are given a glimpse into the daily life of a mission, including the work, the schooling, and the religious practices. The novel also touches on themes of family, identity, and the importance of one's cultural heritage. Overall, ""Juan of Carmel"" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a little-known aspect of California's history.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: 1163186589
• ISBN13: 9781163186589
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"