The Romance Of Dollard (1889)

By Mary Hartwell Catherwood

Book Overview

""The Romance of Dollard"" is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood in 1889. The book tells the story of Adam Dollard des Ormeaux, a French-Canadian fur trader who led a small group of soldiers and Native American allies in a battle against the Iroquois in 1660. The novel focuses on Dollard's bravery and leadership during the battle, as well as his romantic relationship with a young woman named Madeleine de Verch�����res. The story is set in the wilderness of Canada during the 17th century, and features vivid descriptions of the landscape, as well as the customs and traditions of the time. Catherwood's writing style is characterized by her ability to transport readers to another time and place, and her attention to historical detail. ""The Romance of Dollard"" is a captivating tale of adventure, love, and heroism, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163970476
• ISBN13: 9781163970478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"