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 Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 180 Carter, Charles Franklin 1890 1957 Old Mission Stories of California Produced by David Schwann, and David Widger "Old Mission Stories of California" by Charles Franklin Carter is a historical collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work recounts various tales set in the missions of California, focusing on the lives of the Indigenous people and Spanish missionaries during the formative years of the region, blending actual historical events with fictional elements to illustrate the interactions and struggles of these communities. The beginning of the collection sets the stage with a foreword that emphasizes the historical basis of the stories, with a particular focus on life among Indigenous tribes and Spanish settlers in California. The first tale introduces readers to a solitary Indian woman and her granddaughter living in a hut on a hillside. The narrative reveals their unique challenges and their connection to the wider tribe, ultimately touching on themes of prophecy, struggle, and the encroaching change brought by outsiders. This opening portion draws readers into a vivid exploration of a world where culture, tradition, and transformation collide, offering both a personal glimpse into Indigenous life and a reflection on the broader historical influences at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Historical fiction, American Missions, Spanish -- Fiction California -- History -- To 1846 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: American Literature 312267 2025-08-03T08:02:22.431847 text/html 313294 2021-01-27T02:46:20 text/html 190385 2025-08-03T08:02:28.937734 application/epub+zip 192455 2025-08-03T08:02:25.471795 application/epub+zip 172779 2025-08-03T08:02:24.341750 application/epub+zip 373519 2025-08-03T08:02:31.649712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356384 2025-08-03T08:02:28.237765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315055 2022-09-03T12:14:15.980079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277307 2025-08-03T08:02:22.082776 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 277309 2016-11-03T05:17:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 275844 2009-04-23T10:28:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20738 2025-08-03T08:02:31.782716 application/rdf+xml 16686 2025-08-03T08:02:24.835747 image/jpeg 4078 2025-08-03T08:02:24.585752 image/jpeg 103617 2016-11-03T05:19:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 108393 2021-01-27T02:46:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 103343 2009-04-23T10:29:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 186992 2025-08-03T08:02:22.456771 application/octet-stream application/zip