Joaquin Miller (1841–1913)
Author of Life Amongst the Modocs: Unwritten History
About the Author
Disambiguation Notice:
His birth date has been given as March 10, 1841, September 8, 1837, or November 10, 1841
Joaquin Miller was the pen name of American poet, essayist and fabulist Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (1841?-1913)
His birth date has been given as March 10, 1841, September 8, 1837, or November 10, 1841
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Series
Works by Joaquin Miller
Memorie and Rime 2 copies
My life among the Indians 2 copies
Columbus {poem} 2 copies
Shadows of Shasta 1 copy
Works of Joaquin Miller 1 copy
Shadows of Shasta 1 copy
Songs of the sun-lands 1 copy
The one fair woman 1 copy
A Royal Highway of the World 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Miller, Joaquin
- Legal name
- Miller, Cincinnatus Hiner
- Birthdate
- 1841-03-10
- Date of death
- 1913
- Burial location
- Cremated (ashes scattered in Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland Hills, California, USA)
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Liberty, Indiana, USA
- Places of residence
- Lane County, Oregon, USA
Northern California, USA
Canyon City, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Oakland, California, USA (1886-1913)
Washington DC, USA (show all 7)
London, England, UK - Occupations
- poet
essayist
fabulist
journalist
judge - Organizations
- American Academy of Arts and Letters (Literature, 1898)
- Disambiguation notice
- Joaquin Miller was the pen name of American poet, essayist and fabulist Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (1841?-1913)
His birth date has been given as March 10, 1841, September 8, 1837, or November 10, 1841
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Columbus {poem} by Joaquin Miller
The end of this poem is riddled with American jingoism, which made it so ripe for parody.
Having grown up near Modoc territory, liking California history and enjoying Joaquin Miller's writings, I knew I would enjoy this. The whole story is an ode to the mountain I grew up loving. The one which brings peace to my heart.
The book is a fictional account of the author's time in Northern California at the early stages of the Gold Rush here and the clash between cultures that occurred. It describes the moods, hopes, joys, disappointments, sorrows and failures of each people. A sad commentary on the state of being human, and yet compassionate as well.
I was moved at the sadness of this tale. It was written as a cautionary tale and as something to motivate people to action before it was too late for the natives of California. Sadly, it was never given a hearing or taken seriously until it was too late. It makes me sad to know the history of the settling of my native land, takes away from the pride in being descended from pioneers. But truth is a good thing. It is what it is and there is no going back, only forward.… (more)
The book is a fictional account of the author's time in Northern California at the early stages of the Gold Rush here and the clash between cultures that occurred. It describes the moods, hopes, joys, disappointments, sorrows and failures of each people. A sad commentary on the state of being human, and yet compassionate as well.
I was moved at the sadness of this tale. It was written as a cautionary tale and as something to motivate people to action before it was too late for the natives of California. Sadly, it was never given a hearing or taken seriously until it was too late. It makes me sad to know the history of the settling of my native land, takes away from the pride in being descended from pioneers. But truth is a good thing. It is what it is and there is no going back, only forward.… (more)
I found this a delightful book. It is full of stories that happened in the area where I grew up (near the base of Mt. Shasta), and where my great-grandparents pioneered. Also Oregon, where my family came from in the late 1800's. The humor reminds me of my grandpa for some reason. One must take into account that it was a different era to understand some of the attitudes and actions in this book towards animals and men. I'm very glad to add this to my collection. I have the first edition hardcover, but the picture for this edition was better.… (more)
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- Works
- 33
- Also by
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- Members
- 139
- Popularity
- #147,351
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 35
