Publisher's Synopsis
Esperanza: Or The Home Of The Wanderers is a novel written by Anne Bowman and published in 1855. The story follows the life of Esperanza, a young girl who is forced to leave her home in Mexico after her father is killed during the Mexican-American War. She travels with her mother and siblings to California, where they hope to start a new life. Upon arriving in California, Esperanza and her family encounter many challenges and hardships, including discrimination, poverty, and illness. However, they eventually find refuge in a community of Mexican-Americans who have also been displaced by the war. Esperanza's story is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience in America. It also sheds light on the often-overlooked history of Mexican-Americans in California during the mid-19th century. Overall, Esperanza: Or The Home Of The Wanderers is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on American history and the immigrant experience.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.
