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Monumental Dilemma

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Hannah Dustin: The Hero of America

In the 1800s, Hannah Dustin was a household name. But with each retelling of the story, something happened. People changed the narrative to suit their purposes. Writers omitted details and bellished others; sometimes just made things up. Most writers depicted Hannah Dustin as a sympathetic heroine.

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