Manuela Paredes (1881)

By William Mellen Chamberlain

Book Overview

""Manuela Paredes"" is a historical novel written by William Mellen Chamberlain and published in 1881. The story is set in the late 18th century in the Spanish colony of New Mexico, and revolves around the eponymous character of Manuela Paredes. Manuela is a young woman of mixed heritage, born to a Spanish father and a Native American mother. She is raised by her mother's people, the Pueblo Indians, and becomes a skilled weaver and potter. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a group of Comanche raiders and taken as a captive to their camp. There, Manuela meets a young Comanche warrior named Kau-Tau, who becomes her protector and friend. Over time, Manuela learns to adapt to life among the Comanche and gains a deep understanding of their culture and traditions. However, she never forgets her roots and longs to return to her Pueblo home. As the story unfolds, Manuela faces numerous challenges and hardships, including the threat of violence from rival tribes and the Spanish colonial authorities. She also grapples with her own identity and the conflicting loyalties she feels towards her native people and the Comanche. Overall, ""Manuela Paredes"" is a compelling and vividly written tale of adventure, romance, and cultural conflict in the American Southwest during a pivotal moment in 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: 1165490862
• ISBN13: 9781165490868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"