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Where Eagles Dance: A Saga of Early California
Librarian's Note: This is an alternate-cover edition for ASIN B015F3988G
Welcome to the world of the 1850s. The wagon trains, Indian attacks, a lone survivor, and her tale of life among the Kumeyaay. Parts of this story are factual: the trail blazing Butterfield Overland Mail, the unfolding conflicts in California over the issue of slavery, and the looming Civil War. Woven into this historical fabric are the stories of Abby, a young girl raised by Indians; John Jay Butterfield, scion of the founder of the Overland Mail; Waterman Ormsby, reporter for the New York Herald; and many other compelling personages drawn from fact and fiction. Join author Marian Sepulveda as she guides you through this unique chapter in early California lore.
Welcome to the world of the 1850s. The wagon trains, Indian attacks, a lone survivor, and her tale of life among the Kumeyaay. Parts of this story are factual: the trail blazing Butterfield Overland Mail, the unfolding conflicts in California over the issue of slavery, and the looming Civil War. Woven into this historical fabric are the stories of Abby, a young girl raised by Indians; John Jay Butterfield, scion of the founder of the Overland Mail; Waterman Ormsby, reporter for the New York Herald; and many other compelling personages drawn from fact and fiction. Join author Marian Sepulveda as she guides you through this unique chapter in early California lore.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
392 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2015
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September 16, 2017
Kept my interest until the end
I felt like the heroine was a bit of a super woman. All the different things she accomplished. Then the story abruptly ended. I was so shocked that there was no wind down. Just, I've run out of material. So, goodbye. Maybe if she had not packed so many things into one young life, she could have brought them to a better conclusion.
I felt like the heroine was a bit of a super woman. All the different things she accomplished. Then the story abruptly ended. I was so shocked that there was no wind down. Just, I've run out of material. So, goodbye. Maybe if she had not packed so many things into one young life, she could have brought them to a better conclusion.
September 21, 2017
This was a very different picture of early California, from the late 1840's on. Not set in cities, or gold rush country, but the desert country of the south and south east parts of the state. And much from the point of view of the native Americans who inhabit it. The author's own story is almost as fascinating as the book. She married a descendant of one of the old Californio families and has traveled and,lived all over the region.
I read the book on kindle but believe it will be available as published hard copy soon.
I read the book on kindle but believe it will be available as published hard copy soon.
May 21, 2018
When I started this book I was distracted by the very simplistic writing style (subject/verb over and over) but within a few pages either it changed or I was so gripped I stopped noticing. I found this story very compelling because it showed a different side of California history delivered from a unique perspective. Loved going to bed to read this one!
June 8, 2020
Great book
I always love reading history, fiction or otherwise, about my home and familiarity of Los Angeles, Southern California and Tucson, Arizona where I now live. I also loved hearing about Marion’s love of animals, birds and the desert. We are fellow docents...I am a docent at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum so we share many of the same loves. Thank you Marion.
I always love reading history, fiction or otherwise, about my home and familiarity of Los Angeles, Southern California and Tucson, Arizona where I now live. I also loved hearing about Marion’s love of animals, birds and the desert. We are fellow docents...I am a docent at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum so we share many of the same loves. Thank you Marion.
June 22, 2020
Where Eagles Dance:
I really enjoyed the story about the settling of our western areas. The historic story was so well written,you can easily imagine the happenings as the story unfolds. Many parts are so sad and regrettable, but their strengths and courage are amazing. We cannot deny our history. I congratulate this author.
I really enjoyed the story about the settling of our western areas. The historic story was so well written,you can easily imagine the happenings as the story unfolds. Many parts are so sad and regrettable, but their strengths and courage are amazing. We cannot deny our history. I congratulate this author.
July 19, 2020
Californians will pridefully own thii
As a fifth generation Californian I'm absolutely in love with the storyline. The bravery and determination of the early settlers was incredible. But the natives were done wrong from the start! To open your eyes to the backstabbing will change your life.
As a fifth generation Californian I'm absolutely in love with the storyline. The bravery and determination of the early settlers was incredible. But the natives were done wrong from the start! To open your eyes to the backstabbing will change your life.
June 16, 2021
Thank you for the journeys and details. It was as though I was travel with them
I grew up in some of that country. Have always admired the native people who resided there. This story was just like experiencing a small portion of the struggles and loses of all those who were there. Well written .
I grew up in some of that country. Have always admired the native people who resided there. This story was just like experiencing a small portion of the struggles and loses of all those who were there. Well written .
December 4, 2019
California Gold
Absolutely fantastic! The beauty both in the poetry of life and the effects it has had on our cultures was beyond my wildest dreams. The love between individuals and families as life grew made me want more in my life.
Absolutely fantastic! The beauty both in the poetry of life and the effects it has had on our cultures was beyond my wildest dreams. The love between individuals and families as life grew made me want more in my life.
April 13, 2022
Wonderful read
Loved Abby and her strong open character. Especially liked the lore of the People as well as the mystical happenings with the Eagle. Vivid descriptions gave my senses the feeling of being "there".
Loved Abby and her strong open character. Especially liked the lore of the People as well as the mystical happenings with the Eagle. Vivid descriptions gave my senses the feeling of being "there".
October 3, 2017
An excellent story of love, loss, native Americans and the white man in 1800's California.
March 19, 2018
Page Turner
This novel is rich with the history of southwestern United States and California. In addition, the story one is very engaging.
This novel is rich with the history of southwestern United States and California. In addition, the story one is very engaging.
October 21, 2019
Enjoyed the story
May 8, 2021
Where Eagles Dance: A Saga. Of Early California
This was a very good story. I enjoyed reading it a lot. It let us see what early California must have been like..
This was a very good story. I enjoyed reading it a lot. It let us see what early California must have been like..
May 17, 2018
Pass
This book was poorly written. The only redeeming value for me was some historical information. Not happy with this book.
This book was poorly written. The only redeeming value for me was some historical information. Not happy with this book.
February 15, 2019
Eagle woman
Really good book I haven't read anything this good in 30 years, can't wait for the next book. These were the kind of books written when I was in my twenties. Books of wagon.trains being raided by Indians ,family's died children taken captive blonds or red headed woman falling in love with a Indian and being hated for betraying whites. Great book thumbs up
Really good book I haven't read anything this good in 30 years, can't wait for the next book. These were the kind of books written when I was in my twenties. Books of wagon.trains being raided by Indians ,family's died children taken captive blonds or red headed woman falling in love with a Indian and being hated for betraying whites. Great book thumbs up
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