Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, a famous writer and Indian advocate, opened the eyes of the blind and ignorant. Helen was an activist that helped the Native Americans on behalf of the United States government. From childhood and early life, to why Helen is famous, and Helen’s death and legacy, these are just a few of the reasons Helen Maria Hunt Jackson was one of the noblest human beings the world has ever known. To start off with, Helen Maria Hunt Jackson had a very tragic childhood and teenhood. Believe it or not, Helen was a very important person, especially to the Native Americans. According to the editors of Encyclopedia Britannica, with the article titled “Helen Hunt Jackson” and the website name, “Encyclopedia Britannica”, with an unknown …show more content…
Helen’s father died when Helen was only 16 and was orphaned after both of Helen’s parents died. According to Colorado Virtual Library writer, with the title, “Helen Hunt …show more content…
According to Colorado Virtual Library writer, with the title on the article, “Helen Hunt Jackson: Author and Indian Advocate” and the website titled, “Colorado Virtual Libary”,with an unknown publisher, published 2014, on the website, https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/digital-colorado/colorado-histories/beginnings/helen-hunt-jackson-author-and-indian-advocate/ and accessed on January 16, 2018, Helen Maria Hunt Jackson is important for being an author and Indian advocate. Helen helped the Indians tremendously. According to Carlson, Green and Reyes. The Washington Journey. 1st ed., Gibbs Smith Education, 2010. Pg. 97. Helen wrote a book called “A Century of Dishonor” which is one of the reasons that Helen is famous. Helen Hunt Jackson also had great a friendship with the Indians. On behalf of the United States government, Jackson made the Indian’s life much, much, better. Jackson also wrote another book, “Ramona”, which is just another reason Helen is famous, but in total, Helen wrote 50