Project Gutenberg 2006-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 126 Catherwood, Mary Hartwell 1847 1902 06020714 Old Kaskaskia Produced 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)) "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.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Kaskaskia (Ill.) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 231340 2025-08-08T04:27:24.149777 text/html 234224 2006-05-19T15:02:04 text/html 188284 2025-08-08T04:27:30.696693 application/epub+zip 189457 2025-08-08T04:27:26.943746 application/epub+zip 155424 2025-08-08T04:27:25.750729 application/epub+zip 318870 2025-08-08T04:27:33.524718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295386 2025-08-08T04:27:29.953712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252752 2022-09-09T03:37:18.513456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208688 2025-08-08T04:27:23.619728 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208310 2006-05-19T15:02:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208301 2006-05-19T15:02:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20578 2025-08-08T04:27:33.656689 application/rdf+xml 13014 2025-08-08T04:27:26.298717 image/jpeg 3562 2025-08-08T04:27:26.043708 image/jpeg 81184 2006-05-19T15:02:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 108852 2006-05-19T15:02:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 81155 2006-05-19T15:02:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 179979 2025-08-08T04:27:24.171745 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia