Hobomok and Other Writings on Indians (American Women Writers Series) [Paperback]

Lydia Maria Child (Author), Carolyn L. Karcher (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... these works, notable for their literary quality, eloquence, and rich store of historical fact..." -- Choice

"A courageous work of fiction... a landmark." -- Belles Lettres

From the Back Cover

"Hobomok, A Tale of Early Times" is the provocative story of an upper-class white woman who marries an Indian chief, has a child, then leaves him- with the child- for another man. This novel, originally published in 1824, is a powerful first among anti-patriarchal and anti-racist novels in American literature. In addition, this collection contains seven remarkable short stories; an extract on Indian women from Child's groundbreaking History of the Condition of Women in Various Ages and Nations (1835); a selection from her best-selling volume of journalistic sketches, Lettres from New-York (1843); and her eloquent Appeal for Indians includes three new stories- "The Church in the Wilderness", " Willie Wharton," and "The Indians"- as well as explanatory notes and an updated bibliography.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (May 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081351164X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813511641
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Literature & Fiction > United States > Native American

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