Anita of Rancho Del Mar

Santa Barbara, CA: Fithian Press. Near Fine. 1991. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Paperback. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR in ink in a lovely hand at the top of the title page. First Edition Thus (1991) , unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a tick of wear to the corner tips; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches). Illustrated by Francine Rudesill. Color cover art by Leslie Clark. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Trade Paperback. Depicts life on a Spanish land-grant ranch in California in the 1830s through the adventures of young Anita and the Lorenzana family. Anita, who is 12 years old, lives with her family on a rancho and has a knack for finding danger, but usually emerges unscathed and the wiser and more mature through her adventures. O'Brien sprinkles a wealth of information about the early history and culture of the region into Anita's sojourns. Spanish words and phrases are neatly thrown in and italicized; a helpful glossary is provided. A charmingly illustrated novel for middle-grade level readers, full of authentic historical and cultural detail. Set on a Spanish land-grant rancho in what is now Ventura County, California, this is the action-packed story of an independent-minded young girl and her adventures, most of which turn disaster into triumph. Such elements combine to give an effective introduction to a significant time of early California history. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 171 pages; Signed by Author .