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A Century of Dishonour: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with

Description: A Century of Dishonour by Helen Hunt Jackson The writer Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85) campaigned strongly for Native American rights. Her popular novel Ramona (1884) emerged out of her passionate seeking of justice for these persecuted peoples. This 1881 publication introduces seven major tribes, their land claims, and the history of broken treaties and massacres they had suffered. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Author and activist Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85) is remembered for her work in support of Native American rights. She was also a friend and correspondent of the poet Emily Dickinson, and her own verse was praised by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Her highly popular novel Ramona (1884) addressed discrimination against Native Americans, raising public consciousness as Harriet Beecher Stowe had done for slavery in Uncle Toms Cabin (1852). Jacksons novel emerged out of her passionate seeking of justice for her countrys indigenous peoples. She describes decades of government-sanctioned mistreatment of Native Americans in this 1881 publication. The work introduces seven major tribes, their claims to ancestral lands, and the history of broken treaties and massacres they had endured. Alongside this, Jackson also presents details of Native American culture, resilience and creativity. This remains a vital and substantial account of minority persecution in North American history. Author Biography -->Helen Hunt Jackson-->(1830-1885) is best known for her novel, Ramona, which is set in California and explores the same theme of injustice to the Indian. Table of Contents Preface; Introduction; Authors note; 1. Introductory; 2. The Delawares; 3. The Cheyennes; 4. The Nez Percés; 5. The Sioux; 6. The Poncas; 7. The Winnebagoes; 8. The Cherokees; 9. Massacres of Indians by whites; 10. Conclusion; Appendices 1-14. Promotional This 1881 work addresses the history of broken treaties and massacres suffered by Native American tribes in the nineteenth century. Promotional "Headline" This 1881 work addresses the history of broken treaties and massacres suffered by Native American tribes in the nineteenth century. Description for Bookstore The writer Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-85) campaigned strongly for Native American rights. Her popular novel Ramona (1884) emerged out of her passionate seeking of justice for these persecuted peoples. This 1881 publication introduces seven major tribes, their land claims, and the history of broken treaties and massacres they had suffered. Description for Library The writer Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-85) campaigned strongly for Native American rights. Her popular novel Ramona (1884) emerged out of her passionate seeking of justice for these persecuted peoples. This 1881 publication introduces seven major tribes, their land claims, and the history of broken treaties and massacres they had suffered. Details ISBN1108072070 Author Helen Hunt Jackson Series Cambridge Library Collection - North American History ISBN-10 1108072070 ISBN-13 9781108072076 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Sketch of the United States Governments Dealings with Some of the North American Tribes Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1830 Death 1885 DEWEY 973.0497 Pages 472 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title CENTURY OF DISHONOUR Language English Media Book Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-05-22 Publisher Cambridge University Press UK Release Date 2014-05-22 AU Release Date 2014-05-22 NZ Release Date 2014-05-22 Alternative 9781107295339 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91398455;

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ISBN-13: 9781108072076

Book Title: A Century of Dishonour

Number of Pages: 472 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: A Century of Dishonour: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the North American Tribes

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Year: 2014

Subject: History

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Author: Helen Hunt Jackson

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