Mackinac and Lake Stories

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:

"Mackinac and Lake Stories" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set primarily in the region of Mackinac Island, exploring themes of nature, conflict, and interpersonal relationships against the backdrop of the early American frontier. The stories likely include various characters from different cultural backgrounds, including Canadians, Indians, and settlers, as they navigate love, war, and personal trials in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the first story, titled "Marianson," introduces readers to a tense historical moment during the early 19th century when British forces land on Mackinac Island amid the War of 1812. The story follows a young voyageur who struggles with his allegiance and personal convictions, ultimately leading him to a hidden cave where he encounters Marianson, a widow who is both resilient and filled with a sense of freedom. Their precarious situation allows Catherwood to explore themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the complexities of human connection during tumultuous times. The young voyageur's protective instincts and Marianson's innate sense of survival create a captivating dynamic as they confront their reality in the midst of chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Marianson

The black feather

The cobbler in the Devil's kitchen

The skeleton on Round Island

The penitent of Cross Village

The King of Beaver

Beaver lights

A British islander

The cursed patios

The mothers of Honoré

The blue man

The Indian on the trail.

Credits:

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2017-08-20