Spanish Arcadia: California First Edition, Chronicling of Early Mexican-California

[Mexican-American] [Literature] Van de Grift Sanchez, Nellie. Spanish Arcadia: California. San Francisco: Powell Publishing, 1929. First Edition. Cloth boards with decorated dust jacket and mylar wrapper. 8vo; 413 pp. Includes illustrated woodcuts by Franz Geritz, appendix, bibliography, index, illustrated endpapers. Van de Grift Sanchez paints a personal picture of the early Mexican-American culture and commonalities in California with the compilation of Spanish translated poetry, short stories, and memoirs of the pioneer days. The novel chronicles these past events with romance and cultural richness, attempting to let the reader become immersed within (truncated) the scenery of the era. One corner bumped, else fine. Dust jacket sunned at the spine, with chipping at the head and corners. Binding tight, text is crisp and clear. Overall very good condition. (Inventory #: 20200)