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The Squatter and the Don (eBook, ePUB) - Ruiz de Burton, María Amparo
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In 'The Squatter and the Don' by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, the text delves into the clash between Mexican and American cultures in California during the mid-19th century. Through the use of wit and satire, the author addresses issues of land ownership, race, and social hierarchy. Written in a unique blend of Spanish and English, the novel provides an insight into the complexities of colonialism and identity within the context of the Mexican-American War. Ruiz de Burton's literary style combines elements of realism and romanticism, creating a rich narrative that is both thought-provoking and…mehr

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In 'The Squatter and the Don' by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, the text delves into the clash between Mexican and American cultures in California during the mid-19th century. Through the use of wit and satire, the author addresses issues of land ownership, race, and social hierarchy. Written in a unique blend of Spanish and English, the novel provides an insight into the complexities of colonialism and identity within the context of the Mexican-American War. Ruiz de Burton's literary style combines elements of realism and romanticism, creating a rich narrative that is both thought-provoking and engaging. The novel serves as an important contribution to Chicano literature, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities in the American West. María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, a prominent Mexican-American writer and social critic, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman of color navigating the complexities of a changing society. Her background as a member of the Mexican aristocracy allowed her to bring a unique perspective to the themes explored in the book. 'The Squatter and the Don' is a recommended read for those interested in exploring the complexities of race, class, and cultural identity in historical fiction.

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Autorenporträt
María Amparo Ruiz de Burton (1832-1895) was a Mexican American writer. Born into a prominent family in Baja California, Ruiz de Burton grew up during the Mexican-American War. Following the surrender of her hometown of La Paz in 1847, she met Captain Henry S. Burton, an American Army officer. In 1848, after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Ruiz de Burton became an American citizen. Despite the controversy surrounding their religious and national differences, she married Burton in 1849 and moved with him to San Diego the following year with their newborn daughter, Nellie. There, Ruiz de Burton ran a theater for soldiers while her husband commanded the local Army post. With the outbreak of the Civil War, the family moved east, where Ruiz de Burton befriended First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and socialized in the nation's highest political and military circles. Having contracted malaria during the war, Henry Burton died in 1869, leaving his wife and children with significant financial burdens. Over the next few decades, Ruiz de Burton worked to reclaim her home in California while repaying her husband's debts, launching several business ventures and fighting off numerous lawsuits. Despite all of this, Ruiz de Burton managed to publish two novels during her lifetime, becoming the first Mexican American author to write and publish in English. Who Would Have Thought It? (1872) and The Squatter and the Don (1885) are considered pioneering works of Chicano literature for their exploration of ethnicity, gender, class, race, and power, as well as for their illumination of issues central to the Californio experience.