Rosita; A California Tale

Rosita: A California Tale is a novel written by Marcus A. Stewart and published in 1882. The story is set in California during the 19th century and follows the life of a young Mexican girl named Rosita. Rosita is the daughter of a wealthy landowner, but her life is turned upside down when her father dies and her family loses their fortune. Forced to work as a servant, Rosita struggles to adapt to her new life and the prejudices she faces as a Mexican in a predominantly white society. As the story progresses, Rosita falls in love with a young American man named Jack, but their relationship is threatened by the cultural divide between them. Meanwhile, Rosita's family becomes embroiled in a land dispute with a ruthless American businessman, leading to a dramatic showdown that will determine the fate of their home and their future.Throughout the novel, Stewart explores themes of identity, class, and race, as well as the complex history of California during the 19th century. Rosita: A California Tale is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American 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.