Ongon: A Tale Of Early Chicago (1902)

By DuBois Henry Loux

Book Overview

Ongon: A Tale Of Early Chicago is a historical novel written by Dubois Henry Loux and first published in 1902. The book is set in the early years of Chicago's history, during the 1830s and 1840s, and tells the story of a young Native American named Ongon. Ongon is a member of the Potawatomi tribe, who are forced to leave their ancestral lands in Michigan and move to a reservation in Kansas. However, Ongon decides to stay behind and make a new life for himself in Chicago.The novel follows Ongon as he navigates the rapidly changing world of Chicago in the mid-19th century. He encounters a variety of characters, including white settlers, other Native Americans, and even a few famous historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Along the way, Ongon must confront the many challenges and injustices faced by Native Americans during this time period, including racism, displacement, and violence.Despite these difficulties, Ongon remains determined to build a life for himself in Chicago. He becomes a successful trader and businessman, and even falls in love with a young woman named Mary. However, his happiness is threatened when a group of white settlers begin to encroach on his land and threaten his way of life.Ongon: A Tale Of Early Chicago is a vivid and engaging portrait of a fascinating period in American history. Loux's novel offers a compelling look at the struggles and triumphs of Native Americans during this time, and provides a valuable perspective on the early years of one of America's most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164871099
• ISBN13: 9781164871095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"