The story revolves around a young Indian girl named Mary who was adopted by a white family after her tribe was massacred. As she grows up, Mary struggles with her identity and the conflicting values of her Native American heritage and her adoptive Christian upbringing. She faces racism and prejudice from her community, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1864 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Historical Fiction