{"product_id":"the-life-and-adventures-of-joaquin-murieta-paperback-1","title":"The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Rollin Ridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e (1854) is a novel by John Rollin Ridge. Published under his birth name Yellow Bird, from Cheesquatalawny in Cherokee, \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e would serve as inspiration for Johnston McCulley's beloved pulp novel hero Zorro. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of John Rollin Ridge's \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of Native American literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by John Rollin Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52546632417587,"sku":"9781513283418","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/R2doMGd0WmZua1liRUN6RFRHLzloQT09.webp?v=1760993865","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-life-and-adventures-of-joaquin-murieta-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}