Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 298 Savage, Richard 1846 1903 Savage, Richard Henry The Little Lady of Lagunitas: A Franco-Californian Romance Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Little Lady of Lagunitas: A Franco-Californian Romance" by Richard Henry Savage is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of life in California during the tumultuous events surrounding its integration into the United States, exploring themes of cultural tension, personal relationships, and the socio-political landscape of the time. Central to the narrative is Don Miguel Peralta, a proud Californian soldier, and his bride, the enchanting Juanita Castro, whose marriage unfolds against the backdrop of shifting allegiances and the encroachment of foreign powers. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a richly depicted California in 1840, as Captain Miguel Peralta celebrates the expulsion of foreign traders under Mexican rule. Amidst festivities, he reflects on the socio-political turmoil around him, revealing his patriotic fervor while voicing concerns over the threat posed by the growing American presence. As Miguel prepares for his future with Juanita, the reader is drawn into a world filled with vibrant customs, looming tensions, and classic romantic elements. The initial chapters set the stage for an epic tale, blending personal hopes with the historical narrative of California's transition during a time of conflict and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 769771 2025-07-03T06:06:00.240900 text/html 768202 2013-06-13T13:44:04 text/html 403282 2025-07-03T06:06:11.358827 application/epub+zip 414208 2025-07-03T06:06:03.912897 application/epub+zip 377958 2025-07-03T06:06:02.571863 application/epub+zip 782611 2025-07-03T06:06:17.254863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 754641 2025-07-03T06:06:10.451877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 627692 2022-09-03T09:46:26.375742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 742539 2025-07-03T06:05:58.746910 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 741990 2013-06-13T13:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18675 2025-07-03T06:06:17.378817 application/rdf+xml 24117 2025-07-03T06:06:03.083879 image/jpeg 4898 2025-07-03T06:06:02.824903 image/jpeg 296143 2013-06-13T13:44:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 302521 2013-06-13T13:44:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 395740 2025-07-03T06:06:00.301881 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