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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 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.