The women who traveled west in covered wagons during the 1840s speak through these letters and diaries. Here are the voices of Tamsen Donner and young Virginia Reed; members of the ill-fated Donner party; Patty Sessions; the Mormon midwife who delivered five babies on the trail between Omaha and Salt Lake City; Rachel Fisher; who buried both her husband and her little girl before reaching Oregon. Still others make themselves heard; starting out from different places and recording details along the way; from the mundane to the soul-shattering and spirit-lifting.
#416304 in Books Margaret D Jacobs 2011-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x 1.50 x 5.90l; 1.94 #File Name: 080323516X592 pagesWhite Mother to a Dark Race Settler Colonialism Maternalism and the Removal of Indigenous Children in the American West and Australia 1880 1940
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Well-written and very informativeBy Monika GAs a history student; I read this book largely to supplement a course lectured by one of Dr. Jacob's own former students; but I found myself unable to put it down after opening it.I think this book is definitely a must-read for any Native Studies historians; or any history student esp. in the Midwest and Western U.S. and in Australia.Jacobs covers very well the topics of indigenous child removal; including the affects it had on children and families and the consequences of removal policies. She also clearly explains every facet of white maternalism which offers invaluable contextual information. Neither praising nor vilifying those involved in child removal; Jacobs' writing style allows readers to formulate their own views and responses to child removal policies.Dr. Jacobs mentions many case studies she performed and her time spent researching is very well reflected in this book.The book ends with a very powerful epilogue and afterword.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another story that should be toldBy The Sassy CountessAbsolutely wonderful! This history is not caught up in one side says this and the other says that. It shares the stories of women and the children who were raised by them. Some had great stories; others were horrific. They were honest and non-apologetic. Jacobs writes in a "Here is what happened!" manner.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Eye OpenerBy A Reader"White Mother to a Dark Race" is a saddening eye opener; and helpful source for any good discussion about the topic.
