Helen Hunt Jackson

The book ""Helen Hunt Jackson"" written by Ruth Odell is a biography of the American author and activist, Helen Hunt Jackson. The book explores the life and works of Jackson, who is best known for her novel ""Ramona"" and her advocacy for the rights of Native Americans. The biography begins with Jackson's childhood in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she was born in 1830. It then follows her life as she becomes a successful writer and marries her first husband, Edward Bissell Hunt. After his death, Jackson remarries and becomes involved in the cause of Native American rights. She writes extensively on the subject and becomes a prominent figure in the movement.The book also delves into Jackson's personal life, including her struggles with depression and her relationships with her family and friends. It provides a detailed account of her travels and experiences in the American West, where she witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by Native Americans.Overall, ""Helen Hunt Jackson"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important American author and activist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.