The Sun Maid: A Story of Fort Dearborn

The Sun Maid: A Story of Fort Dearborn is a historical novel by Evelyn Raymond, written in the late 19th century. It follows Kitty Briscoe, an orphan known as the Sun Maid, who is taken in by the Indian chief Black Partridge against the backdrop of tensions between Native Americans and white settlers near Fort Dearborn. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural intersections as Kitty navigates her new life and relationships in an era marked by conflict and change.