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In this powerful narrative, a precursor to Ramona, HH unveils the harrowing saga of segregation, dispossession, and relocation endured by Native Americans from the late 18th to the late 19th century. Written during a time when the last confrontations between Native Americans and the US Government were unfolding, this book serves as a passionate plea for the rights of Indigenous peoples and aims to shift public opinion and influence government policies. Note that the Appendix has been omitted. - Summary by Mario Pineda

Ramona Ortegna, the foster child of Señora Moreno, is much loved by all who live and work at the Moreno ranch, except Señora herself, who cannot bring herself to think of the girl as anything but a mixed-blood child. Half white, half Indian, Ramona had been adopted by the Senora’s sister who then entrusted the child to her upon her death. Already embittered by the loss to the Americans of much of her southern California land as the result of the 1846 Mexican-American War, the pious old woman is also distraught by the near destruction of California’s Catholic missions.

Dive into the whimsical world of Letters from a Cat, a delightful collection of letters penned by a clever feline to her young mistress during her absence. These charming tales reveal the cats amusing escapades and little mishaps, creating a heartwarming narrative that will enchant both children and cat lovers alike. The book opens with a touching preface, offering a glimpse into the life of the beloved cat and the bittersweet story of her passing. Written by the talented H.H., the pen name of Helen Maria Hunt Jackson (1830–1885), renowned for her poignant novel Ramona, this collection not ...

Letters from a Cat: published by her mistress for the benefit of all cats and the amusement of little children is a collection of letters that a little girl receives from her pet while she is away from home. They tell of her pet’s adventures and misadventures. The book includes a preface which gives a little biography of the cat including its sad demise.H.H. was the alias of Helen Maria Hunt Jackson (1830 –1885) who is better known for her novel Ramona in which she dramatized the mistreatment of Native Americans and which formed part of her campaign for improved treatment of Native ...

Helen Hunt Jackson is probably most famous for her work on behalf of Native Americans’ rights. However, this short volume presents a sonnet for each month of the year, devoted simply and beautifully to the shifting wonder of nature through the seasons.(Summary by Laura Fox)

This book is a collection of short observations by Helen Hunt Jackson, several with children and parenting as the subject matter. (Summary by ashleighjane)

Ramona is a poignant historical romance set in California after the Mexican-American War. As the orphaned half-Native American Ramona falls in love with Alessandro, an indigenous sheepherder, they face racism, displacement, and hardship in a changing land. A powerful novel about love, injustice, and resilience.

The United States may be far younger than many nations on Earth, yet its tumultuous history has reaped a harvest of poets and poetry of very fine calibre. In this volume we explore the verse of Massachusetts.