Hitherto: A Story of Yesterdays is a novel written by Mrs. A.D.T. Whitney. The book tells the story of a young girl named Hester, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her unkind aunt and uncle. Despite this difficult situation, Hester remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. As she grows older, Hester falls in love with a young man named Ralph, but their relationship is complicated by their different social...