The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Catherwood, Mary Hartwell, 1847-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a historical fiction collection written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities of life among the French settlers and indigenous populations in North America, focusing on themes of culture, identity, and interpersonal relationships. The titular story introduces readers to the character of Saint-Castin, a French baron immersed in the wilderness and his interactions with the Abenaqui people, specifically with the enigmatic daughter of their chief. The beginning of the book sets a vivid scene in the April woods, where a lodge stands quietly, hinting at a hidden narrative. The opening chapters introduce two French hunters, Baron La Hontan and Saint-Castin, as they discover a lodge that appears to belong to the chief's daughter, who is revered by her tribe. The narrative quickly infuses tension as La Hontan's curiosity prompts him to intrude on the reclusive girl's space. Through their interactions, we begin to see the contrast between the French and indigenous cultures, layered with themes of admiration, respect, and supernatural awe, particularly as Saint-Castin grapples with his feelings for the saintly figure of the chief's daughter and the implications of their disparate worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The chase of Saint-Castin

The Beauport loup-garou

The mill at Petit Cap

Wolfe's Cove

The windigo

The kidnaped bride

Pontiac's lookout.

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01