Publisher's Synopsis
Los Cerritos: A Romance of the Modern Time is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton and published in 1890. The story is set in California during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Arroyos and the Estradas, who live on neighboring ranches. The main characters, Ram������n Arroyo and Mercedes Estrada, fall in love despite the feud between their families. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the changing times in California. It also delves into the social and economic issues of the era, such as the impact of the railroad on the ranching industry and the treatment of Mexican Americans. Atherton's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the beautiful California landscape and the characters' emotions. The novel is considered a classic of California literature and a pioneering work in the portrayal of Mexican American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
