Old Kaskaskia

Mary Hartwell Catherwood (1847–1902) was an American writer of the late 19th century, known for her historical romances that interweave factual events with imaginative narrative. Born in Ohio and later settling in Illinois, Catherwood developed a profound interest in the local history of the Midwest, which would become the setting for much of her literary work. Her novel 'Old Kaskaskia', published...