Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya
Paul Edmondson, "Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1647647274 | EPUB | pages: 156 | 3.9 mb
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1647647274 | EPUB | pages: 156 | 3.9 mb
" Where can we go that you will not follow us? Where can we make homes that you will not find and burn?"
Ahwahneechees lived for generations in the secluded valley of Ahwahnee, living in tranquility with their homeland, cared for and nurtured by the Great Spirit.
All this is about to change.
1849 and the discovery of Gold. Suddenly their lives are shattered by hostilities of White settlers sweeping through their land during the California Gold Rush, forcing them into a future they do not want.
Left without a choice, their Chief, Tenaya, sets out to protect his family, people and preserve their way of life. Murders, betrayals and depravations lead to war.
Building on true historical events, this illustrated novel spins an unforgettable tale of family love, spirituality and, ultimately, loss. A cornucopia of historical and fictional storytelling, re-living the extraordinary struggle of the Native Americans living in Yosemite Valley, courageously trying to hang on to their heritage and culture against all the odds.
Can they cling on to everything they hold dear?