Antonio's Journey

Raymond L. Ledesma

oct 2003 · AuthorHouse

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First time author Ledesma sets his adventure tale in early America. Antonios travels and adventures carry him across two continents, Europe and America in his quest for a new life. He leaves the safety and love of his family in Italy for uncertain life in a far off land. His dreams, anxieties and fears are borne out as he encounters and conquers the harsh strange and challenging world that surrounds him. Each tantalizing adventure brings our hero closer to maturity, self-esteem and the molding of his character. He experiences love; fear and death on his long journey and witnesses the history that shaped early America. 1n 1846 he becomes an early pioneer by joining a wagon train bound for California. During the trip he experiences encounters with Indians, death, accidents and newly establishes a long lasting friendship. He wanders around California finding romance and land. He eventually starts a grape vineyard and establishes himself as a rancher, husband and father. His life in early California is entwined with such history making events as the Gold Rush, statehood, the Pony Express, building of the Transcontinental Railroad and many more historical events. Reading this heart warming young mans story will enrich the readers to understand the personal triumphs, hardships and the wests rich history

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Raymond L. Ledesma was born in Sacramento, California in 1934. Antonio’s Journey chronicles an immigrant's adventures in pioneer America. He is working with the California Board of Education to include his work in the public school curriculum. He is a member of the California writers Club founded in 1909 by Jack London and as a member, won an essay contest in 2006. Ledesma is a natural storyteller and enjoys entertaining his audience with stories from the past. He currently visits schools and lectures on California history at Italian clubs, assisted living facilities and public libraries. He is presently a freelance writer of short non-fiction articles. Western Saddle Guide magazine recently published an article by Ledesma.