Lands of our Ancestors

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Set against the backdrop of California's tumultuous history, this novel chronicles the lives of a Native family across three generations. Readers are introduced to Kilik and Tuhuy, Chumash cousins, who navigate the challenges posed by Spanish colonialism in the first part. As the story unfolds, they confront the complexities of Mexican governance and later, the turmoil of the Gold Rush and early statehood. The narrative captures the resilience and struggles of Native peoples through pivotal historical moments.