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The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta - (Mint Editions (Native Stories, Indigenous Voices)) by John Rollin Ridge

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  • The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta (1854) is a novel by John Rollin Ridge.
  • Author(s): John Rollin Ridge
  • 132 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Westerns
  • Series Name: Mint Editions (Native Stories, Indigenous Voices)

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The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta (1854) is a novel by John Rollin Ridge. Published under his birth name Yellow Bird, from Cheesquatalawny in Cherokee, The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta was the first novel from a Native American author. Despite its popular success worldwide-the novel was translated into French and Spanish--Ridge's work was a financial failure due to bootleg copies and widespread plagiarism. Recognized today as a groundbreaking work of nineteenth century fiction, The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta is a powerful novel that investigates American racism, illustrates the struggle for financial independence among marginalized communities, and dramatizes the lives of outlaws seeking fame, fortune, and vigilante justice. Born in Mexico, Joaquin Murieta came to California in search of gold. Despite his belief in the American Dream, he soon faces violence and racism from white settlers who see his success as a miner as a personal affront. When his wife is raped by a mob of white men and after Joaquin is beaten by a group of horse thieves, he loses all hope of living alongside Americans and turns to a life of vigilantism. Joined by a posse of similarly enraged Mexican-American men, Joaquin becomes a fearsome bandit with a reputation for brutality and stealth. Based on the life of Joaquin Murrieta Carrillo, also known as The Robin Hood of the West, The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta would serve as inspiration for Johnston McCulley's beloved pulp novel hero Zorro.

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With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.



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Born in Sonora, Mexico to wealthy parents, Joaquin Murieta leaves home at eighteen to take part in the California Gold Rush. Despite his high hopes for success and belief in the American promise, Murieta soon discovers the violence and racism rampant among white settlers. The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta is a novel by John Rollin Ridge.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .34 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 132
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Westerns
Series Title: Mint Editions (Native Stories, Indigenous Voices)
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Paperback
Author: John Rollin Ridge
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2021
TCIN: 1001843810
UPC: 9781513283418
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8176
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.34 pounds
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