"Mackinac and Lake Stories" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a selection of tales that evoke the spirit of the 1800s Great Lakes region. The collection brings readers to Mackinac Island, weaving together narratives of colliding cultures, personal challenges, and the powerful sway of the natural world. Within this setting, settlers, native peoples, and others experience love, war, and their own inner battles amid the ever-changing frontier. The initial story places the reader in the middle of the War of 1812 as British soldiers arrive at Mackinac Island; in this moment, a voyageur wrestles with his sense of duty, and his path intersects with Marianson, a resourceful widow living in a hidden cave. As they face the turmoil together, the story illustrates courage, companionship, and the complexities of human bonds when lives are on the line.
Mackinac and Lake Stories
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
During the War of 1812, a young voyageur and a resilient widow discover bravery and connection amidst the chaos of a changing frontier.
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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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