| Author |
Catherwood, Mary Hartwell, 1847-1902 |
| Title |
The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| 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.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
French -- North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French Americans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French Canadians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12199 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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