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Joaquin Murrieta: Robin Hood of the California Gold Rush

Age 10-13
Grade 6+

Avery Elizabeth Hurt

Joaquin Murrieta: Robin Hood of the California Gold Rush

Library Binding (Rosen Central July 15, 2019) , 1 edition
This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.
Series
Our Voices: Spanish and Latino Figures of American History
ISBN
1508184844 / 9781508184843
Pages
48
Weight
11.0 oz.
Dimensions
9.5 x 0.2 in.

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