Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson , born Helen Fiske (1830-1885 ), was an American writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the US government. She detailed the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor . Her novel Ramona dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California and attracted considerable attention to her cause.
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson , born Helen Fiske (1830-1885 ), was an American writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the US government. She detailed the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor . Her novel Ramona dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California and attracted considerable attention to her cause. See less
Helen Hunt Jackson's Featured Books
Helen Hunt Jackson book reviews
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Ramona
A Beloved Cassic
I think I was drawn to read the book after seeing a movie made in the1930's based on the book. I believe I was in 9th grade. It is still one of my favorite books and will always have a place in my ... Read More
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A Century of Dishonor
Forbidden history of American Indian nations
A CENTURY OF DISHONOR
remains the bible of U.S. dirty dealings with American Indian tribes. ANY version is an asset to historians, but a vintage hardbound is sweetness.
The greatness of Helen ... Read More
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Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life
Great book, Great memories
This book was a tie with The Secret Garden for my favorite book when I was a child back in the 1940s. I am so.... glad to have a copy for my granddaughters now. My originals burned in a house fire ... Read More
