"The Black Feather" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a tale unfolding on Mackinac Island during its lively fur-trading season, where the lives of voyageurs intertwine with themes of affection, envy, and selfhood. The story casts a light on Charle' Charette, a voyageur marked by a black feather, and his difficult marriage with 'Tite Laboise. After a long time away, Charle' anticipates a warm welcome but finds 'Tite distant, leading to frustration over Charle's pride and misunderstood intentions. This tension bubbles through social gatherings, resulting in a heated clash. In a revealing moment, Charle' understands that his cherished feather has come between him and 'Tite. Ultimately leads to a touching reconciliation that highlights affection triumphing over pride.
The Black Feather From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
On a vibrant island, a couple's love is tested by pride and jealousy, symbolized by a single black feather.
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About the AuthorMary Hartwell Catherwood was an American writer of popular historical romances, short stories, and poetry. Early in her career she published under her birth name, Mary Hartwell, and under the pseudonym Lewtrah. She was known for setting her works in the Midwest, for a strong interest in American dialects, and for bringing a high standard of historical accuracy to the period detail of her novels.
Mary Hartwell Catherwood was an American writer of popular historical romances, short stories, and poetry. Early in her career she published under her birth name, Mary Hartwell, and under the pseudonym Lewtrah. She was known for setting her works in the Midwest, for a strong interest in American dialects, and for bringing a high standard of historical accuracy to the period detail of her novels.
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