Ongon: A Tale of Early Chicago (1902)

Ongon: A Tale Of Early Chicago is a novel written by Dubois Henry Loux and published in 1902. The story is set in the early days of Chicago, when the city was still a small settlement on the banks of Lake Michigan. The main character of the novel is Ongon, a young Native American boy who is orphaned after his tribe is massacred by white settlers. Ongon is taken in by a kind-hearted white family and raised as their own son.As Ongon grows up, he struggles to find his place in a world that is hostile to his people. He faces discrimination and prejudice from the white settlers, but also struggles to reconcile his own identity as a Native American with the expectations of his adoptive family. Along the way, he falls in love with a young white woman, which further complicates his sense of belonging.The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of cultures in early America. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in early Chicago, with its bustling streets, rowdy saloons, and rapidly changing landscape. Overall, Ongon: A Tale Of Early Chicago is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the early days of one of America's most iconic cities.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.