HEBRON — Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan plans to present a program about her new book, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” on Tuesday, July 25.

Hosted by the Hebron Historical Society, the program will follow a short meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road.

Mary Morton Cowan, 2018. Submitted photo

This historical novel was inspired by Cowan’s family’s history. The Mortons owned Paris Manufacturing Company in South Paris, where they manufactured wooden sleds, skis and other products. They operated a large lumber camp in northern New Hampshire, and Cowan’s father spent his early childhood living in the camp, according to a news release from Bruce Conant with the society.

Cowan’s fictionalized story is based on her father’s and aunt’s memories. World War I raged in Europe while enemy spies lurked in New Hampshire, causing trouble in the woods.

Cowan will speak about why she wrote the book, and she will share vintage photos of the actual logging operation, taken by her grandfather, Clarence G. Morton.

The public is invited. Refreshments will follow.

For more information, call Conant at 207-966-2177.

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