The Brick People

The Brick People
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Publisher : Arte Publico Press
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 1611920795
ISBN-13 : 9781611920796
Rating : 4/5 (796 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Brick People by : Alejandro Morales

Download or read book The Brick People written by Alejandro Morales and published by Arte Publico Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brick People is an historical novel that traces the growth of California from the nineteenth to the twentieth century by following the development of the Simons Brick Factory. The bricks that laid the foundation of modern California were manufactured by the people that ventured from Central Mexico to stoke the furnaces of industry. With an attention to historical reality blended with myth and legend, Morales recounts the epic struggle of a people who forge their destiny, along with Californiaƍs. In this fictional story rooted in factual history, two families are pitted against each other: the powerful Simons and the proud Revueltas clan. The Brick People provides an authentic portrayal of the history of California and those who built it.


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