An Algonquin Maiden: A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada by G. Mercer Adam et al.

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Author Adam, G. Mercer (Graeme Mercer), 1830-1912
Author Wetherald, A. Ethelwyn, 1857-1940
Title An Algonquin Maiden: A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Wendy Crockett, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
Summary "An Algonquin Maiden: A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada" by G. Mercer Adam and A. Ethelwyn Wetherald is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century, specifically during the formative years of Upper Canada. The story revolves around Edward Macleod, a young man returning from England to find his mother gravely ill, amid themes of love, loss, and the contrasting ways of life between European settlers and the Indigenous peoples. The narrative hints at the struggles faced by settlers against the unforgiving wilderness, while introducing key characters such as Edward, his family, and Wanda, the titular Algonquin maiden, who represents the untamed spirit of the land. At the start of the narrative, Edward arrives back in Canada and hastily learns of his mother’s deteriorating condition as he races to reach their home by Lake Simcoe. The opening chapters vividly depict his emotional turmoil and longing, contrasting his vibrant dreams for the New World with the stark realities faced by his family and the settlers. As tensions between the struggles of early settlers and the Indigenous peoples become apparent, a mysterious forest encounter with Wanda, an Algonquin maiden, indicates a deeper connection to the land and its history that may play a significant role in Edward’s journey. Through rich descriptions and emotional depth, the authors set the stage for themes of identity, duty, and the intertwining fates of diverse cultures in this historical romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Canada -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Algonquian Indians -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8661
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 25, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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