OTISFIELD — Famous 19th-century author Nathanial Hawthorne used to hunt and fish in Otisfield.

It is one of the lesser-known facts about the author of “The Scarlet Letter” and “The House of Seven Gables,” and other notable literary works that will be unveiled during a presentation on Thursday, June 27, by a Raymond resident and expert on Hawthorne’s life in this region.

The Otisfield Historical Society will present John Manoush, who will talk about Hawthorne beginning at 7 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, at 292 State Route 121.

Although the famous author usually is associated with Salem and Massachusetts, Hawthorne spent much of his early years in Raymond, where Hawthorne’s widowed mother had a summer home. From Raymond, Hawthorne and his uncle often ventured into the wilds of Otisfield to hunt and fish, also socializing with some of the town’s local characters.

Manoush is a native of Massachusetts. His education and professional career have been as a food scientist, with a specialty in food safety. Organizers of the event say that soon after moving to the Raymond area, Manoush became intrigued by Hawthorne’s involvement in the region. He became a member of the Hawthorne Association of Raymond, serving for several years as its president.

The public is invited to attend the presentation.