Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks - Ellen Walworth

Henry David Thoreau Classics Podcast · Jul 27, 2026 · 9h 26m

"Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks" by Ellen Walworth offers a poignant biography of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, whose brief life of just 24 years was marked by profound humility and faith. This account not only details her courageous journey to Christianity and her defiance against her oppressive uncle but also situates her life within the historical and cultural context of 17th-century New York and Canada. The book stands out for its inclusion of firsthand accounts from witnesses, enriching the narrative with authenticity. Kateri's enduring legacy of strength and…