Harriet Vaughan Cheney

Harriet Vaughan Cheney (1796–1889) was an American-Canadian novelist and historical writer known for her engaging fiction. She often focused on historical themes, weaving together romance and adventure, and she was particularly interested in early American and Canadian history. Some of her notable works include "A Peep at the Pilgrims in Sixteen Thirty-Six" and "The Rivals of Acadia," which explore early colonial conflicts and life in New England. Cheney was part of a literary family, as her sister, Elizabeth F. Ellet, was also a well-known writer and historian.