The Shasta (1907) - Roland B Dixon - Bog

The Shasta is a historical novel written by Roland B. Dixon and published in 1907. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a Native American tribe called the Shastas, who live in the mountains of northern California. The novel explores the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Shasta people, as well as their interactions with white settlers who are encroaching on their land.The main character of the novel is a young Shasta man named Klamath, who is torn between his loyalty to his tribe and his desire to learn about the ways of the white man. Klamath is a skilled hunter and warrior, but he is also curious about the world beyond his tribe's borders. When he meets a group of white explorers who are mapping the area, Klamath becomes fascinated with their technology and way of life.As Klamath begins to learn more about the white man's world, he also becomes more aware of the threats facing his tribe. The Shastas are being forced off their land by white settlers, and their way of life is in danger of being destroyed. Klamath must decide whether to continue to embrace the ways of the white man or to fight to protect his people and their traditions.The Shasta is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex relationship between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. It is a vivid and detailed portrayal of a little-known tribe and their struggles to survive in a rapidly changing world.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.