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A Century of Dishonor - A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes - cover

A Century of Dishonor - A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes

Helen Hunt Jackson

Casa editrice: Good Press

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In "A Century of Dishonor," Helen Hunt Jackson employs a passionate and incisive literary style to expose the systemic injustices faced by Native Americans in 19th-century America. Through a meticulously researched narrative, Jackson delves into government policies, broken treaties, and the pervasive mistreatment of Indigenous peoples, framing her argument with a mix of eloquent prose and moral fervor. The book serves not only as a historical account but also as a call to action, seeking to raise awareness among her contemporaries regarding the plight of Native Americans and advocating for reform in U.S. policies. Helen Hunt Jackson, a noted American author and social activist, was deeply influenced by her own experiences of injustice and loss, which spurred her commitment to social causes. Her extensive travels across the western territories revealed to her the tragic consequences of American expansionism on Native communities. Drawing from her earlier work in literature, Jackson combines her narrative skills with a journalistic approach, making her message resonate profoundly during the era of westward expansion and the subsequent conflict it engendered. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the historical context of Native American struggles and the moral imperatives that arise from them. Jackson'Äôs work remains a poignant reminder of the echoes of injustice that resonate through time, and her eloquence continues to inspire advocacy for Indigenous rights today.
Disponibile da: 26/10/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 486 pagine.

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