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100 1 _aCatherwood, Mary Hartwell,
_d1847-1902
245 1 0 _aOld Kaskaskia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-19
508 _aProduced by Stacy Brown, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520 _a"Old Kaskaskia" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the early 19th century, focusing on the lives of the residents of Kaskaskia, Illinois, as they navigate the complexities of community and personal aspirations. The story introduces us to characters like Jean Lozier, a young man longing for the vibrant town life he cannot quite attain, and Dr. Dunlap, who is caught in a tangled web of past relationships and current dilemmas, notably concerning Maria Jones, a frail newcomer with her own struggles. The opening of "Old Kaskaskia" establishes a picturesque yet bustling scene where Jean observes Kaskaskia from the bluff, yearning for a life beyond the fields where he feels trapped. As he gazes at the lively town, we are introduced to various prominent figures and social activities hinting at the vibrant cultural life of the time, including a festive bonfire celebrating St. John's Day. The narrative shifts between Jean's conflicted feelings about his place in society and the unfolding dynamics among the townsfolk, especially between Dr. Dunlap and Maria, whose past connections complicate their interactions. Through lively dialogues and vivid descriptions, Catherwood captures the interplay of aspirations, relationships, and the longing inherent in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKaskaskia (Ill.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18423
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