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The Real Ramona

29th May
2019
written by Richard
Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 classic novel Ramona is based in part on tragic, true events that occurred in northern San Diego County. In a chapter from my book Stranger Than Fiction, I relate the story of the murder of Juan Diego, a Cahuilla Indian, by Sam Temple, a local rancher. Click below for the story:

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Articles by Richard Crawford, Stranger Than Fiction

1 Comment

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    Have you ever considered creating an ebook or guest authoring on other websites? I have a blog centered on the same subjects you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my viewers would enjoy your work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e mail.

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