Paquita, The Indian Heroine

Paquita, The Indian Heroine: A True Story, Wild And Sad, Overflowing With Romance And Adventure (1881) is a book written by Joaquin Miller. The book tells the story of Paquita, a Native American woman who is the daughter of a chief. Paquita falls in love with a white man named Frank, but their love is forbidden by their respective communities. Despite this, they continue to see each other in secret.The book is set in the American West during the mid-19th century, a time when tensions between Native Americans and white settlers were high. It explores themes of love, race, and cultural conflict.The story is told in a romantic and adventurous style, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters. It is also a sad story, as Paquita and Frank's love is ultimately doomed.Overall, Paquita, The Indian Heroine: A True Story, Wild And Sad, Overflowing With Romance And Adventure (1881) is a captivating tale that offers a glimpse into the complex history of the American West.Presenting Graphic Pictures Of Indian Home Life In Peace And War, As Beheld By The Author During His Residence Of Four Years Among The Red Men.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.