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Coaina: The Rose Of The Algonquins (1867)

Coaina: The Rose Of The Algonquins (1867)

Dorsey, Anna Hanson

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1166444317
ISBN13: 9781166444310
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Coaina: The Rose of the Algonquins is a historical novel written by Anna Hanson Dorsey and first published in 1867. The novel is set in the early 17th century and tells the story of Coaina, a young Algonquin woman who falls in love with a French explorer named Claude de Launay. The novel follows their tumultuous relationship as they navigate the cultural and political tensions between their two worlds. Coaina is a proud and independent woman who is determined to protect her Algonquin heritage and way of life. She is initially suspicious of Claude and the other French explorers who arrive in her village, but she is drawn to Claude's intelligence and charm. Despite their cultural differences and the disapproval of their respective communities, Coaina and Claude begin a passionate love affair.As the novel progresses, Coaina and Claude face numerous obstacles, including the hostility of other Algonquin tribes, the political machinations of French officials, and the outbreak of war between the French and the English. Coaina must navigate these challenges while also struggling to reconcile her love for Claude with her loyalty to her people.Coaina: The Rose of the Algonquins is a well-researched and vividly detailed historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationships between Native American tribes and European explorers in the early years of the colonization of North America. The novel is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Coaina and the Algonquin people, as well as its exploration of the themes of love, loyalty, and cultural identity.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.

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