Puvungna: The Story of a Lost California Indian Village

Newly published novella by Daniel Ross Stiel about two boys who discover an ancient Indian village along the shores of a Southern California beach. Now available on Amazon.com and selected booksellers nationwide. End Quote

Daniel Ross Stiel's newest novella, Puvungna, was originally written as a short story for a college writing class.

Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) February 20, 2009 - Daniel Ross Stiel was in Long Beach today unveiling his newly published novella, Puvungna.

Puvungna is a story about two young brothers who travel back in time and discover an ancient Indian village along the shores of a Southern California beach and the secret behind its disappearance over five hundred years ago.

Readers will meet the people, who called Puvungna their home, and experience how they lived before their land was conquered, their spirituality, and the events that changed a long-forgotten history which took place at the village.

Upon their return from the past, the boys must convince their parents and adults of their discovery, which ultimately changes their lives and their community.

Puvungna is inspired by the true story of a lost village that was once populated by the indigenous Tongva people. Today, the last remains of the village of Puvungna is located less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean on the campus of present day California State University, Long Beach, along the banks of a once flourishing creek.

"Written for young adults, Puvungna is an easy read," according to the author.

The following is an excerpt from Puvungna:

"Sitting atop the platform was a man whom I did not recognize. He was dressed in a large robe made of brightly colored feathers and fabrics of blue, red, yellow, and green. His face and arms were painted black and red.

I could see the glint of abalone shells fashioned around his chest and waist gleaming from the reflected light of the fires. His eyes were fixed towards the temple as he held in his hand a large baton topped with a golden medallion.

As the men reached the foot of the temple, they lowered the platform to the ground and bowed on their knees to the temple. Not a single word could be heard from the thousands of people who were gathered. The only sound came from the crackling wood of the giant fires."

Puvungna is available at www.amazon.com and selected booksellers nationwide.

For more information, visit www.puvungna.com or contact the author at (479) 899-6294.

Technical details:

Paperback: 114 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (February 12, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439219044
ISBN-13: 978-1439219041

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