Onnalinda: A Romance (1884)

By John Hugh McNaughton

Book Overview

Onnalinda: A Romance is a novel written by John Hugh McNaughton and published in 1884. The story is set in the late 19th century in Canada and follows the life of a young woman named Onnalinda, who is of mixed Indigenous and European heritage. Onnalinda is raised by her Indigenous grandmother and becomes a skilled hunter and fisherwoman. She falls in love with a young man named Claude, who is from a wealthy European family. However, their love is complicated by their different backgrounds and the societal prejudices of the time. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the clash between Indigenous and European cultures. It also touches on issues such as colonialism, land rights, and the impact of modernization on traditional ways of life. Overall, Onnalinda: A Romance is a complex and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Canadian history and the experiences of Indigenous peoples during the colonial period.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: 1164892789
• ISBN13: 9781164892786
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"