Joaquín Murrieta: Robin Hood of the California Gold Rush

By Avery Elizabeth Hurt

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508184844
• ISBN13: 9781508184843
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8