{"product_id":"the-californios-carlos-peralta-dzavila-9781685746827","title":"The Californios: The Heroic Deed Of The Sonoran Basques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis historical novel is the work of Carlos Peralta D?vila, a lawyer from Hermosillo and a dear friend of over 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Californios tells the story of a character born in 1759 in Tubac, Arizona, who was part of colonial Sonora. Luis Mar?a Peralta Valenzuela was a decorated military man known for his loyalty, discipline, integrity, and bravery. He was part of the famous 'Spanish leather dragons' and joined Captain Juan Bautista de Anza Jr. on the second expedition to Alta California at the age of 17. Peralta played a key role in founding San Francisco and other progressive cities around the Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story presents a significant moment in the history of Spain, Mexico, and the United States, which is worth being known by the new generations of the three countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plot achieves an excellent balance between fiction and history, alternating adventure, romance, politics, and armed conflicts. It particularly focuses on what is known today as 'the Golden State, ' although it also touches on diverse locations around the world. This combination keeps the reader engaged from the first page to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian Jos? R?mulo F?lix Gast?lum Sociedad Sonorense de Historia, A.C., Hermosillo, Sonora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carlos Peralta Dávila\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1685746829\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781685746827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ibukku, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Carlos Peralta Dávila","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46024972763391,"sku":"9781685746827","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1c474d21-e0e5-4d49-813b-4f706424fc58.jpg?v=1723129661","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-californios-carlos-peralta-dzavila-9781685746827","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}