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  1. Cincinnatus Heine Miller [1] ( / ˌsɪnsɪˈneɪtəs ˈhaɪnə /; September 8, 1837 – February 17, 1913), better known by his pen name Joaquin Miller ( / hwɑːˈkiːn / ), was an American poet, author, and frontiersman. He is nicknamed the "Poet of the Sierras" after the Sierra Nevada, about which he wrote in his Songs of the Sierras (1871). Life.

  2. Mar 27, 2024 · Joaquin Miller (born Sept. 8, 1837, near Liberty, Ind., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1913, Oakland, Calif.) was an American poet and journalist whose best work conveys a sense of the majesty and excitement of the Old West. His best-known poem is “Columbus” with its refrain, “On, sail on!”—once familiar to millions of American schoolchildren.

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  3. Joaquin Miller was the pen name of the colorful American poet Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (September 8, 1837 – February 17, 1913), nicknamed the "Poet of the Sierras". Contents. 1 Biography. 1.1 Early years and family. 1.2 Wanderings and early writings. 1.3 Travels. 1.4 Later years and death. 2 Critical response and reputation. 3 Legacy.

  4. Feb 1, 2000 · Learn about the life and works of Joaquin Miller, a 19th century American poet, journalist, and adventurer who claimed to have fought Indians, been a squaw man, and founded a Shasta Republic. Discover how he invented his name, age, and experiences, and why he was called a liar and a poseur.

  5. May 17, 2018 · Joaquin Miller was an American writer who wrote poetry and novels about the West. He was born Cincinnatus Hiner Miller in Indiana and later changed his name to Joaquin Miller.

  6. Nov 12, 2017 · One of the most colorful figures in nineteenth-century American literature, Joaquin Miller was known for his eccentric personality and flamboyant western dress. During his lifetime he was often classed among America’s greatest poets, but today he is remembered more for his contributions to the myths of the American west than for his poetry.

  7. Joaquin Miller (1837-1913) was a prolific and influential writer who chronicled the West's landscapes, cultures, and conflicts. He changed his name from Cincinnatus Hiner, immigrated to Oregon, and became a leader among western Local Color authors.

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