A Flower Of Monterey: A Romance Of The Californias (1921)
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ISBN10: 1163909548
ISBN13: 9781163909546
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163909546
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Flower of Monterey: A Romance of the Californias is a novel written by Katherine B. Hamill in 1921. The book is set in the early 1800s in the coastal town of Monterey, California, during the time of Spanish rule. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rosita, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Rosita is known for her beauty and grace, and she attracts the attention of several suitors, including a handsome American sailor named Jack. However, Rosita's father is determined to arrange a marriage for her with a wealthy Spanish nobleman, and she is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for true love. As the story unfolds, Rosita must navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations in a changing world. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in early California, with rich descriptions of the landscape, culture, and customs of the time. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving society.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.
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