Description:
A new edition of Lydia Maria Child's 1824 novel exploring Indigenous-settler relations in the early days of colonial New England, which launched her long career as a writer and activist.
Review Quotes:
"Hobomok is a fascinating read, both visionary and problematic in its depiction of the explosive effects of European settlement on Indigenous peoples of North America. Tiffany Potter's new edition provides reviews, maps, historical documents, and--crucially--Indigenous perspectives that enable readers to appreciate the novel's significance and moral complexity. It confirms Child as one of the foremost intellectuals of her generation, seen here at the beginning of her lifetime of political engagement. A wonderful resource for a captivating book." -- Lydia L. Moland, Colby College
"Nearly 40 years after Carolyn Karcher's groundbreaking recovery of Hobomok, this new scholarly edition of Child's fascinating and important novel is very long overdue. Editor Tiffany Potter strikes just the right balance in providing in-depth scholarly explanations of the relevant historical contexts but in a concise, streamlined form that will be of great use to students in the classroom, and to scholars and general readers as well" -- James Salazar, Temple University
"Tiffany Potter's edition [of Hobomok] renders this still under-studied and complex novel more thoroughly comprehensible and accessible. Potter's clear introductory framing offers a frank discussion of Child's literary and activist career, acknowledging both her radicality for her time and her severe shortcomings as a would-be ally to Indigenous people. ... This edition of Hobomok will serve new and familiar readers of Child's novel for years to come" -- Brigitte Fielder, University of Wisconsin-Madison