Book description
The story of an Indian girl destined to grow up with the incompatible traditions of her own people and of the white traders on Mackinac Island. One of the most popular books ever written about the conflict of alien peoples.
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1 author picked The Loon Feather as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a powerful story about a fictional daughter of Tecumseh growing up on Mackinac Island and how she navigated the difficulties between the White settlers and the Native Americans on the island in the 19th century. A true classic of Michigan literature.
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