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100 1 _aCatherwood, Mary Hartwell,
_d1847-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Cobbler In The Devil's Kitchen :
_bFrom "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-10-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Cobbler In The Devil's Kitchen" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a short story included in the collection "Mackinac And Lake Stories," written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Owen Cunning, an Irish shoemaker who has chosen the isolated Devil's Kitchen on Mackinac Island as his home and workshop. The story explores themes of solitude, cultural clash, and personal relationships against the backdrop of the vibrant and diverse community around him. As the cobbler goes about his daily life, he offers a glimpse into his encounters with both local French voyageurs and Native American characters, particularly a Sac girl named Blackbird. Through their interactions, the story reveals Owen's ambivalence towards the surrounding cultures, his rugged independence, and the complexities of human connection in a rapidly changing world. Tension arises when Owen learns of an old acquaintance, John McGillis, who is entangled in a romantic situation that calls into question his status as a widower. Ultimately, the story culminates in a resolution that blends humor and poignancy, revealing both Owen's character and the intertwined fates of the people living on Mackinac Island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aMackinac Island (Mich. : Island) -- Fiction
653 _aMichigan -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23254
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