Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Hunt Jackson was an American poet and writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the United States government. She described the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor (1881). Her popular novel Ramona (1884) dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California after the Mexican–American War and attracted considerable attention to her cause. Commercially successful, it was estimated to have been reprinted 300 times, with readers liking its romantic and picturesque qualities more than its political content. The novel was so popular that it attracted many tourists to Southern California who wanted to see places from the book.
Mercy Philbrick's Choice
"Mercy Philbrick's Choice" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of two women, Mercy P...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
A Century of Dishonor A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes
"A Century of Dishonor" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the troubling history of t...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
The Hunter Cats of Connorloa
"The Hunter Cats of Connorloa" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Mr. George Connor, a...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Saxe Holm's Stories First Series
"Saxe Holm's Stories" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening piece, "Draxy Miller's ...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Hetty's Strange History
"Hetty's Strange History" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hetty Gunn, a steadfast and...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Glimpses of Three Coasts
"Glimpses of Three Coasts" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores various landsca...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life
"Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Letters from a Cat Published by Her Mistress for the Benefit of All Cats and the Amusement of Little Children
"Letters from a Cat" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a whimsical collection of letters purportedly written by a cat to its young owner, reflecting the bond t...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Ramona
"Ramona" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Southern California and revolves around the life ...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Between Whiles
"Between Whiles" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in colonial New England and revolves around t...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Bits about Home Matters
"Bits about Home Matters" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a thought-provoking collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
A Calendar of Sonnets
"A Calendar of Sonnets" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a poetic collection written in the late 19th century. The book comprises twelve sonnets, one for each...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Mammy Tittleback and Her Family: A True Story of Seventeen Cats
"Mammy Tittleback and Her Family: A True Story of Seventeen Cats" by Helen Jackson (H. H.) is a charming children's story written in the late 19th cen...
By Helen Hunt Jackson
Hetty's Strange History
"Hetty's Strange History" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Hetty Gunn, a 35-year-old woman ...
By Helen Hunt Jackson