The Warrior Of San Rafael: A Tale Of The Mission San Rafael

By Helen M. Roberts

Book Overview

The Warrior of San Rafael is a historical fiction novel written by Helen M. Roberts. The story is set in the late 18th century in the Mission San Rafael, a Spanish mission in California. The novel follows the life of a young Native American boy named Kwa'ntu who is taken from his tribe and brought to the mission to be educated and converted to Christianity.Kwa'ntu faces many challenges as he struggles to adapt to his new life in the mission. He is forced to abandon his traditions and beliefs and is constantly reminded of his inferior status as a Native American. Despite this, Kwa'ntu is determined to prove himself and becomes a skilled warrior and hunter.As Kwa'ntu grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the mission and the treatment of his people. He begins to question the motives of the Spanish priests and their attempts to convert the Native Americans. Kwa'ntu soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to the mission and his loyalty to his people.The novel is a poignant portrayal of the clash of cultures and the struggle for identity in colonial California. It is a tale of bravery, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Native American people. The Warrior of San Rafael is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California and the Native 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: 1163186597
• ISBN13: 9781163186596
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"