Onoqua

By Frances C. Sparhawk

Book Overview

Onoqua is a novel written by Frances C. Sparhawk. The story revolves around the life of a young Native American girl named Onoqua, who is raised in the wilderness of North America. The book is set in the 17th century, a time when the European settlers were beginning to colonize the region.Onoqua is an orphan who is taken in by a group of Native Americans after her family is killed by a rival tribe. She grows up learning the ways of her people and becomes an expert hunter and tracker. However, her peaceful existence is threatened when the Europeans arrive, bringing with them diseases and violence.Onoqua finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between her people and the Europeans. She is torn between her loyalty to her tribe and her desire to learn about the new culture that is being introduced to her. As the story progresses, Onoqua must navigate through the challenges of living in a changing world while trying to preserve her identity and the traditions of her people.The book is a beautifully written tale of survival, love, and cultural identity. It provides a unique perspective on the early history of North America and the impact of European colonization on the Native American population. Onoqua is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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: 1163778125
• ISBN13: 9781163778128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"