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Title: Author JonnaLynn K Mandelbaum Releases Chipeta: Wife of Kit Carson, Josefa’s Story

United States, 31st Oct 2026 -  Chipeta: Wife of Kit Carson, Josefa’s Story is a work of historical fiction that presents the life of Maria Josefa Jaramillo Carson, called Chipeta by her husband. The novel draws on historical records, contemporary accounts, and secondary sources to depict daily life in Nuevo Mexico during the mid-nineteenth century as the region transitioned from Mexican governance to United States territory.Josefa, born in 1828 near Taos, married Christopher “Kit” Carson in 1843. The narrative follows her experiences managing households, raising children, and navigating periods of Kit’s extended absences while he worked as a scout, guide, and military officer. It covers family life in Taos, Rayado, and later Boggsville, the impact of the 1847 Taos Rebellion, relations with neighboring communities, and the challenges of frontier living through the Civil War years.The book includes a glossary of Spanish terms common to the period, chapter notes, and suggestions for further reading. It focuses on the perspective of a Hispanic woman whose experiences were often omitted from traditional accounts centered on male figures of the era.Key Highlights:Centers the narrative on Josefa Carson rather than solely on Kit Carson’s expeditions and military service.Depicts the cultural and linguistic transitions in Nuevo Mexico from Mexican rule through U.S. territorial status.Incorporates documented family events, including marriages, births, adoptions, and losses experienced by the Carson household.Addresses women’s roles in managing property, hospitality, and community support during prolonged separations.Provides historical context for the Taos Rebellion, government service, and the family’s later years in Colorado.Includes a glossary and chapter notes to support...

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