Mary Hartwell Catherwood
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Mary Hartwell Catherwood (December 16, 1847 – December 26, 1902) was an American writer of popular historical romances, short stories, and poetry. Early in her career she published under her birth name, Mary Hartwell, and under the pseudonym Lewtrah (Hartwell spelled backwards, with the final letter dropped).[1]: 64 She was known for setting her works in the Midwest, for a strong interest in American dialects, and for bringing a high standard of historical accuracy to the period detail of her novels.
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Born | Mary Hartwell (1847-12-16)December 16, 1847[citation needed] Luray, Ohio |
Died | December 26, 1902(1902-12-26) (aged 55) Chicago, Illinois |
Resting place | Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston |
Pen name | Mary Hartwell; Lewtrah |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Granville Female College |
Genre | Historical romance; short story; poetry |
Spouse | James Steele Catherwood |
Children | Hazel Catherwood |
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