Publisher's Synopsis
The White Islander is a novel written by American author Mary Hartwell Catherwood and first published in 1893. The story is set on the island of Mackinac in Lake Huron, Michigan, during the early 19th century. The protagonist, a young woman named Pauline, is a ""white islander"" - a descendant of the French-Canadian fur traders who settled on the island. Pauline is torn between her love for two men: the handsome and wealthy John Beeson, and the quiet and mysterious Indian, Arrowhead. As she struggles to decide between them, she uncovers secrets and conspiracies that threaten to tear the island apart. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the clash of cultures in the early American frontier. It also presents a vivid and detailed portrait of life on Mackinac Island during this time period. Overall, The White Islander is a compelling and engaging historical romance that offers a unique perspective on American history and culture.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.