Quick Info
| Profession | American writer, novelist, poet, critic, and playwright |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1868 |
| Age | 65 years (died on 13, Aug, 1934) |
| Birthplace | Carlinville, Illinois, USA |
| Date of Death | 13/08/1934 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mary Hunter Austin |
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| Known For | Early nature writing about the American Southwest, especially The Land of Little Rain |
| Notable Roles | Feminist, defender of Native American and Spanish-American rights |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | Blackburn College |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Mary Hunter |
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| Parents | George Hunter and Susannah Graham Hunter |
| Sibling Info | One of six children |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Spouse | William Austin |
Family
| Father | George Hunter |
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| Mother | Susannah Graham Hunter |
Career
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| Known Works | The Land of Little Rain (1903) |
| Career Summary | Wrote extensively about California and New Mexico, Native American culture, desert ecology, and social issues. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was an early feminist writer. | |
| 2. She is closely associated with writing about the American Southwest. | |
| 3. She moved to Bakersfield, California, with her family after college. | |
| 4. She later settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |