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Ramona

Ramona

Jackson, Helen Hunt

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1419143891
ISBN13: 9781419143892
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.38
Language: English
Ramona is a classic novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson, first published in 1884. The book tells the story of Ramona, a young half-Scottish and half-Native American girl who grows up in Southern California in the mid-19th century. Ramona's life is marked by tragedy and hardship, as she is forced to confront the racism and discrimination faced by Native Americans during this time period.The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, as Ramona struggles to find her place in a world that is hostile to her heritage. Along the way, she falls in love with a Native American man named Alessandro, and the two of them face numerous challenges as they try to build a life together.Despite the obstacles they face, Ramona and Alessandro remain committed to each other and to their shared vision of a better future for Native Americans. Their story is both a love story and a political commentary on the injustices faced by Native Americans in the United States.Overall, Ramona is a powerful and moving novel that has resonated with readers for over a century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Native American culture, or the struggles of marginalized communities.Hearing these words, Ramona came to the window, and leaning out, whispered, Are you talking about Alessandro's staying? Let me come and talk to him. He must not go. And running swiftly through the hall, across the veranda, and down the steps, she stood by Alessandro's side in a moment. Looking up in his face pleadingly, she said: We can't let you go, Alessandro. The Senor will pay wages to some other to go in your place with the shearers.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.

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