An Apostle Of The Tules

""An Apostle of the Tules"" is a novel written by Bret Harte. The story is set in the mid-19th century in California, where the protagonist, Father Esteban, is a Catholic priest who has been assigned to a remote mission in the Tules, a marshy area in the San Joaquin Valley. Father Esteban is a man of great faith and devotion, and he is determined to bring Christianity to the native people of the Tules. However, he faces many challenges, including a lack of resources, resistance from the native people, and the harsh living conditions of the mission. As he struggles to establish his mission, Father Esteban also becomes embroiled in a conflict with a group of American settlers who are encroaching on the Tules. The novel explores themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the struggle to survive in a harsh environment. Through the character of Father Esteban, Harte portrays the challenges and triumphs of the early Catholic missions in California, and the complex relationships between the native people and the European settlers who sought to convert them. Overall, ""An Apostle of the Tules"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of California and the role of religion in shaping its culture and society.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: In The Carquinez Woods; A Blue Grass Penelope; Devil�������s Ford and Other Stories, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911492.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.