Docas : $b The Indian boy of Santa Clara

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Docas : $b The Indian boy of Santa Clara

by Genevra Sisson Snedden

EN·~2 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

DOCAS The INDIAN BOY of SANTA CLARA

3:27
2

PART I WHEN DOCAS LIVED AT THE INDIAN VILLAGE

50:20
3

PART II WHEN DOCAS LIVED AT THE MISSION

56:58
4

PART III WHEN DOCAS LIVED WITH DON SECUNDINI ROBLES

31:42
5

BIBLIOGRAPHY

5:35
6

PRONUNCIATION OF NAMES

0:59

Description

Set in the rolling hills of early California, the story follows a curious young Native boy named Docas as he learns the rhythms of his village life. Through simple tasks like gathering firewood, catching fish, and joining communal dances, listeners hear vivid descriptions of daily routines, native games, and the close ties to the land. The narrative captures the gentle humor and quiet determination that shape his childhood, giving a window into a world that existed long before settlers arrived.

As Doces grows older, the tale expands to show his transition to life at the mission, where new customs, languages, and responsibilities challenge his identity. The book balances historical detail with the universal excitement of a child discovering friendship, responsibility, and change, making the past feel immediate and relatable. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation for the cultural heritage of California’s original peoples and the enduring spirit of a boy who bridges two worlds.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (143K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: D. C. Heath and Company, 1899, copyright 1927.

Credits

David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-04-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

GS

Genevra Sisson Snedden

b. 1873

Best known for writing historical stories for young readers, this early California author brought the past to life in books about Santa Clara and the Norse world. Her surviving papers also hint at a rich family and literary life beyond the page.

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