Women of the Dawn by Bunny McBride

Join us on October 30th at 4PM for Book Group. We will be discussing Women of the Dawn by Bunny McBride. This non-fiction account tells the story of four Wabanaki women. From Goodreads:

The narrative begins with Molly Mathilde (1665-1717), a mother, a peacemaker, and the daughter of a famous chief. Born in the mid-1600s, when Wabanakis first experienced the full effects of colonial warfare, disease, and displacement, she provided a vital link for her people through her marriage to the French baron of St. Castin. The sage continues with the shrewd and legendary healer Molly Ockett (1740-1816) and the reputed witchwoman Molly Molasses (1775-1867). The final chapter belongs to Molly Dellis Nelson (1903-1977) (known as Spotted Elk), a celebrated performer on European stages who lived to see the dawn of Wabanaki cultural renewal in the modern era.

More information on the book can be found on Bunny McBride’s Website. Copies of this book can be reserved through Minerva, or by contacting the staff via 207-359-2276 or emailing the staff.