Project Gutenberg 2012-06-14 Public domain in the USA. 343 Ryan, Marah Ellis 1866 1934 Seymour, Ralph Fletcher 1876 1966 Taylor, Harold A. For the Soul of Rafael Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, tallforasmurf and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "For the Soul of Rafael" by Marah Ellis Ryan is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of California during the transitional period following the American acquisition, focusing on themes of cultural identity and generational conflict. The narrative centers around Rafael Arteaga, his family, and his impending marriage, incorporating elements of romance, duty, and the struggles of adapting to new societal norms. At the start of the book, the rich landscape of the Mission of the Tragedies is vividly portrayed, introducing us to key characters involved in herding cattle as they prepare for a significant wedding. We learn of the tensions between the Arteagas and a rebellious cousin who might disrupt the plans. The story sets the tone for family dynamics and cultural influence, hinting at Rafael's challenging future as he prepares to marry Raquel Estevan, a young woman who carries with her the legacy of her father's heritage and the weight of familial expectations. The opening chapters build a foundation of intrigue, highlighting the contrast between the old and new ways of life in a changing California, as characters navigate love, loyalty, and the specter of rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39995/39995-h/images/coverw.jpg Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: American Literature 530265 2025-06-16T09:48:40.122546 text/html 527734 2012-06-14T13:34:24 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 14139240 2012-06-14T13:36:36 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 13780927 2025-06-16T09:48:58.718475 application/epub+zip 13775988 2025-06-16T09:48:44.499547 application/epub+zip 397 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 834 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 561 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 340 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 1422 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 439 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 355 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 1117 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 878 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 564 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 509 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 222 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 697 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 881 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 580 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 610 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 505 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 835 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 547 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 245 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 710 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 2246 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 332 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 1270 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 792 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 1634 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 387 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 358 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 397 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 378 2012-06-13T20:15:00 audio/midi 455080 2025-06-16T09:48:41.478561 application/epub+zip 13838290 2025-06-16T09:49:07.680458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13650738 2025-06-16T09:48:54.497515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370626 2022-09-18T10:11:49.291300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453666 2025-06-16T09:48:38.107598 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 452926 2012-06-14T13:34:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 172831 2012-06-14T13:36:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 452934 2012-06-14T13:36:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172747 2012-06-14T13:36:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 44098 2025-06-16T09:49:07.960383 application/rdf+xml 23740 2025-06-16T09:48:41.719514 image/jpeg 3721 2025-06-16T09:48:41.654527 image/jpeg 15360139 2025-06-16T09:48:40.586572 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia