The Squatter and the Don by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton

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Author Ruiz de Burton, María Amparo, 1832-1895
LoC No. 06022255
Title The Squatter and the Don
A Novel Descriptive of Contemporary Occurrences in California
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Squatter and the Don" by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton is a novel descriptive of contemporary occurrences in California written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the conflicting lives of William Darrell, a settler or "squatter," and Don Mariano Alamar, a landowner in the wake of the changing laws and social dynamics following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It delves into themes of land ownership, cultural clashes, and the personal struggles of these characters as they navigate a transformed society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Darrell family, particularly William and his wife, Mary, who are preparing for William’s journey to Southern California to claim land. Their conversation reveals the tension surrounding the squatter title, as Mary urges caution and emphasizes the importance of not encroaching upon legally claimed land, hinting at their past misfortunes. The narrative also introduces Don Mariano, who reflects on the squatter issue and his own property’s legal challenges, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict between settlers and landowners. This opening suggests a rich exploration of the impact of legislation on personal lives and land claims, framed in the complexities of love, ambition, and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Landowners -- Fiction
Subject Conflict of generations -- Fiction
Subject Land tenure -- Fiction
Subject California -- Fiction
Subject Mexicans -- California -- Fiction
Subject Ethnic relations -- Fiction
Subject Squatters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 35538
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 1, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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