Helen Maria Hunt Jackson était une écrivaine américaine, célèbre pour son roman Ramona, qui a mis en lumière le mauvais traitement des Amérindiens dans le sud de la Californie. Au-delà de ses réalisations littéraires, elle fut une militante dévouée défendant les droits des Amérindiens. La prose de Jackson abordait puissamment les thèmes de l'injustice sociale et de la lutte pour la dignité humaine. Par son écriture, elle fut une fervente défenseure des opprimés.
Set in a small Colorado mining town, the novel follows Nelly, a young girl who inherits her grandfather's silver mine after his death. As she faces a legal battle to protect her inheritance, Nelly encounters various characters with vested interests in the mine, highlighting the complexities of wealth, power, and justice in the American West. The story also addresses the challenges women faced in a male-dominated society as Nelly strives to assert her rights. This classic work offers a rich depiction of late 19th-century western life.
The story follows a half-Scottish, half-Native American orphan named Ramona, highlighting her struggles against racial discrimination. Through her experiences, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience in the face of societal challenges. Ramona's journey captures the complexities of her heritage and the impact of prejudice on her life, making it a poignant reflection on cultural identity and acceptance.
Sharply critical of the United States government's cruelty toward Native Americans, this monumental study describes the maltreatment of Indians as far back as the American Revolution. Focusing on the Delaware and the Cheyenne, the text goes on to document and deplore the sufferings of the Sioux, Nez Percé, Ponca, Winnebago, and Cherokee — in the process revealing a succession of broken treaties, the government's forced removal of tribes from choice lands, and other examples of inhuman treatment of the nation's 300,000 Indians. Stirring and eloquently stated, A Century of Dishonor was written in the hope of righting the wrongs inflicted upon this nation's first inhabitants. Within a year following its publication (1881), the book helped create the powerful Indian Rights Association. Decades later, author and critic Allen Nevins described the volume as "one of the soundest and most exhaustive works" ever written about Indian rights. Still a valuable reference, this book will be welcomed by students, historians, and others interested in the plight of Native Americans.
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original text while acknowledging potential imperfections from its age, such as marks and flawed pages. It emphasizes the cultural significance of the work and reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature. The edition aims to provide an affordable, high-quality version that remains true to the original, making it accessible for modern readers interested in historical texts.
Daughter of a Scottish merchant and Native American, Ramona's mixed-race ancestry make her a target for bigotry and abuse as the Southern California region transitions Spanish order to American statehood.
In Cat Stories, Helen Hunt Jackson brings together a charming collection of tales about our feline friends. From mischievous kittens to wise old cats, these stories capture the unique personalities of these beloved animals. Whether you're a cat owner or simply a lover of good storytelling, this book is sure to delight.
