Onnalinda

Onnalinda: A Romance is a novel written by John Hugh McNaughton and published in 1884. The story revolves around the main character, Onnalinda, who is a young and beautiful woman living in a remote village in Canada. She is described as a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to challenge the norms of her society.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations. Onnalinda falls in love with a man named Walter, who is from a wealthy family in the city. However, their love is tested by the differences in their social status and the disapproval of their families.The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the village, including Onnalinda’s family members and friends. It portrays the struggles and challenges they face in their daily lives, such as poverty, illness, and societal expectations.Throughout the novel, McNaughton uses vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape to create a sense of place and atmosphere. The novel also touches on themes of Canadian identity and the relationship between settlers and Indigenous peoples.Overall, Onnalinda: A Romance is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations in a Canadian context.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.