John Rollin Ridge

19th Century

California State Library
Sacramento, United States

John Rollin Ridge (1827-1867) was a member of the Cherokee Nation. His Cherokee name is Cheesquatalawny or Yellow Bird. Ridge came to California during the Gold Rush but disliked mining and turned to writing to earn a living.

He published what is now considered the first Native American novel and first novel written in California, The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit (1854).

Details

Title: John Rollin Ridge
Date Created: 19th Century
Physical Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in
Rights: California State Library / California History
Medium: Daguerrotype

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