The Squatter and the Don
A Novel Descriptive of Contemporary Occurrences in CaliforniaBy María Amparo Ruiz de Burton
Length15h 30m
About this audiobook
María Amparo Ruiz de Burton's "The Squatter and the Don" is a pioneering work of American literature that intricately weaves themes of land ownership, cultural identity, and social justice against the backdrop of post-U.S. Mexican War California. This novel, written in the late 19th century, employs a rich narrative style that blends realistic dialogue with social critique, vividly portraying the tensions between newly arrived Anglo settlers and established Mexican landholders. Ruiz de Burton's sensitivity to both perspectives allows for a nuanced exploration of the era's colonial dynamics and the complexities of cultural assimilation and resistance, making her work a precursor to later Chicano literature. As the first female Mexican-American novelist, Ruiz de Burton's background in a landowning family informed her portrayal of the struggles faced by Mexican Americans during a time of profound change. Her personal experiences reflected not only the sociopolitical challenges of her community but also the clash of traditions and identities as California transitioned into American governance. Through her literary endeavors, she sought to give voice to marginalized communities and assert the dignity of her cultural heritage. This novel is not merely a tale of conflict; it is a significant reflection on identity and belonging that speaks to contemporary audiences grappling with similar themes. Readers interested in the intersections of race, class, and nationality will find "The Squatter and the Don" an essential addition to the canon of American literature, revealing the underlying complexities of cultural dialogue in a rapidly changing world.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length15 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
21CHAPTER XX.—At the Capitol.
2CHAPTER I.—Squatter Darrell Reviews the Past.
22CHAPTER XXI.—Looking at the Receding Dome.
3CHAPTER II.—The Don's View of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
23CHAPTER XXII.—Perplexities at Alamar.
4CHAPTER III.—Pre-empting under the Law.
24CHAPTER XXIII.—Home Again.
5CHAPTER IV.—Efforts to Right the Wrong.
25CHAPTER XXIV.—The Brewers of Mischief.
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6CHAPTER V.—The Don in his Broad Acres.
26CHAPTER XXV.—The Squatter and the Don.
7CHAPTER VI.—Naughty Dog Milord an Important Factor.
27CHAPTER XXVI.—Mrs. Darrell's View of Our Land Laws.
8CHAPTER VII.—From Alameda to San Diego.
28CHAPTER XXVII.—Darrell Astonishes Himself.: “Don't say that, please. The place was for sale, Hubert telegraphed me, and I telegraphed back to buy it.”
9CHAPTER VIII.—Victoriano and His Sister.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.—Shall it be Forever?
10CHAPTER IX.—Clarence is the Bearer of Joyful News.
30CHAPTER XXIX.—Hasty Decisions Repented Leisurely.
11CHAPTER X.—But Clarence Must Not be Encouraged.
31CHAPTER XXX.—Effect of Bad Precept and Worse Example.
12CHAPTER XI.—George is a Christian Gentleman.
32CHAPTER XXXI.—A Snow Storm.
13CHAPTER XII.—Why the Appeal was Not Dismissed.
33CHAPTER XXXII.—A False Friend Sent to Deceive the Southerners.
14CHAPTER XIII.—At San Francisco.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.—San Diego's Sentence is Irrevocable.
15CHAPTER XIV.—Of Miscellaneous Incidents.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.—The Sins of Our Legislators!
16CHAPTER XV.—Journeying Overland.
36CHAPTER XXXV.—The Fashion of Justice in San Diego.
17CHAPTER XVI.—Spanish Land Grants Viewed Retrospectively.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.—Clarence and George with the Hod-carrier.
18CHAPTER XVII.—Doña Josefa at Home.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.—Reunited at Last.
19CHAPTER XVIII.—At Newport.
39CONCLUSION.—Out with the Invader.
20CHAPTER XIX.—In New York.
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