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Ramona is an American novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson. Set in Southern California after the Mexican–American War and annexation of the territory by the United States, it explores the life of a mixed-race Scottish – Native American orphan girl.
- Helen Hunt Jackson
- 1884
Set in Old California, this powerful narrative richly depicts the life of the fading Spanish order, the oppression of tribal American communities and inevitably, the brutal intrusion of white settlers. Ramona, an illegitimate orphan, grows up as the ward of the overbearing Senora Moreno.
- (2.3K)
- Mass Market Paperback
Ramona is a hidden gem of San Diego County with wine tasting, murals, art, hiking, camping, and more. Explore the Ramona Valley AVA, the historic Guy B. Woodward Museum, and the iconic Potato Chip Rock.
Mar 30, 2003 · Helen Hunt Jackson is best remembered for the 1884 novel “Ramona,” a romantic tale of old California that was the inspiration for the so-called Ramona Pageant, the closest thing to a passion...
Jun 13, 2024 · Ramona is a Spanish name meaning "wise protector" and has been used by famous authors, singers, and actresses. Learn about its history, variations, similar names, and more on Nameberry.
Apr 21, 2023 · Learn about the history, stars and artifacts of the outdoor play based on Helen Hunt Jackson's novel "Ramona." The play, which depicts the love story of a Scottish-Native American girl and a Native American man, runs from April 22 to May 21 at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre.
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A beautiful half Native American, half-Scottish orphan raised by a harsh Mexican ranchera, Ramona enters into a forbidden love affair with a heroic Mission Indian named Alessandro.
