A Little Girl in Old Detroit
1902
American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading
A Little Girl in Old Detroit, written by Amanda M. Douglas and first published in 1902, is a historical novel set in late 18th century Detroit. The story follows Jeanne Angelot, a young girl abandoned and raised by an Indigenous woman after her mother is presumed dead. The novel delves into themes of identity and cultural exchange between French and English settlers and Indigenous peoples during a transformative period in Detroit's history, as Jeanne embarks on a journey to uncover her origins amidst the complexities of her environment.
