Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter

"Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter" by Ann S. Stephens is where the term "dime novel" originated. This story offers a unique perspective on the Indians' and settlers' stories that manages to differ from those presented in films and other books. Considered one of the most influential books of the time, it explores the idea of multi-culturalism and how assimilation and acceptance are sometimes easier said than done.