Hitherto: A Story of Yesterdays is a novel written by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Hildegarde, who is raised by her grandfather in a small town. Hildegarde is a bright and curious child, and her grandfather encourages her to explore the world around her.As Hildegarde grows up, she becomes more aware of the social and political issues of her time, including the women's suffrage movement and the Civil...