Docas the Indian Boy of Santa Clara

Docas the Indian Boy of Santa Clara

Genevra Sisson Snedden

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781417926954
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''Docas the Indian Boy of Santa Clara'' is a children’s book written by Genevra Sisson Snedden. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Docas, a young Native American boy living in Santa Clara, California. The book explores Docas’ daily life, including his love for nature, his close relationship with his family, and his tribe’s cultural traditions. As the story progresses, readers learn about the challenges Docas faces as a Native American in a rapidly changing world, including the arrival of Spanish missionaries and the impact of European colonization. Despite these challenges, Docas remains resilient and determined to protect his way of life. The book is illustrated with charming black and white drawings that capture the spirit of the story. Overall, ''Docas the Indian Boy of Santa Clara'' is a heartwarming and educational read that teaches children about the rich history and culture of Native Americans in California.1899. A book for young children about the Docas, the Indians who lived near the Pacific Ocean before the Americans came West and settled the country. The first part of the book tells about the little Indian boy, Docas; farther on, when Docas grows to be a man, the book tells about his children and grandchildren. Last of all, the stories tell about things that actually happened to Indian children long ago in California, so they are what you call truly stories not made-up ones.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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