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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aEllis, Edward Sylvester,
_d1840-1916
245 1 0 _aOonomoo the Huron
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Oonomoo the Huron" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during a time of conflict between Native American tribes and settlers, focusing on the life of a Huron Indian named Oonomoo and his interactions with various characters, including settlers and fellow Indians. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and the daily struggles of both Native Americans and settler life as they navigate through a world marked by war and cultural clash. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hans Vanderbum, a Dutchman married to an Indian woman, Keewaygooshturkumkankangewock. The scene unfolds in an Indian village in Ohio, showcasing their family dynamics, including their mischievous children. Vanderbum's lazy temperament contrasts sharply with the more active lives of those around him. As he embarks on various fishing attempts, he encounters Oonomoo, who is dealing with the aftermath of a Shawnee raid and is seeking to rescue a captured friend. The chapter sets the tone for the complexities of relationships in a world of cultural intermingling, anticipating the adventures and challenges that Oonomoo will face as he attempts to navigate the dangers posed by rival tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Ohio -- Fiction
653 _aWyandot Indians -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16869
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