Big Chief Solano: A Tale of Mission San Francisco Solano - Hardcover

by Helen M. Roberts (Author), Muriel Lawrence (Illustrator)

Big Chief Solano: A Tale of Mission San Francisco Solano is a historical fiction book written by Helen M. Roberts. The story revolves around Chief Solano, the leader of the Suisun tribe, who lived in the region that is now known as California. The book takes place during the 1800s when Spanish missionaries arrived in the area to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.The story begins with Chief Solano and his tribe living peacefully in the region until the Spanish missionaries arrive. The chief is initially wary of the Spanish, but he eventually agrees to let them build a mission in his territory. The story then follows the chief's interactions with the Spanish and his struggles to maintain his tribe's way of life.As the story progresses, Chief Solano becomes a trusted ally of the Spanish missionaries and helps them in their efforts to convert the Native Americans. However, he also faces challenges from within his own tribe as some members resist the changes brought about by the Spanish.The book provides a vivid depiction of the early days of California and the challenges faced by the Native Americans during the Spanish colonization. It also explores themes of cultural identity, religion, and the clash of civilizations.Overall, Big Chief Solano: A Tale of Mission San Francisco Solano is a well-researched and engaging historical fiction book that offers a unique perspective on the early history of California.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.