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The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, by R.C. Nidever, tells the true story of Juana Maria, a California Indian woman who in 1835 was rescued from the island after spending 18 years surviving alone. She’s about 30 yrs old when her life of solitude begins and upon rescue dies 7 weeks later of dysentery.Continue reading “Holding On To Gratitude”