
A vivid tapestry of life on Mackinac Island and its surrounding waters, this collection weaves together history, legend, and frontier adventure. From the tense days of the War of 1812, where a young voyageur must outwit both British officers and Sioux hunters, to eerie island mysteries and encounters with the region’s natural spirits, each story captures the raw beauty and uneasy tensions of the Great Lakes frontier.
The narratives move through mist‑shrouded forests, bustling ports, and quiet villages, letting listeners hear the clang of cannon ropes, the whisper of ferns, and the distant echo of native drums. Whether following a daring escape through hidden caves, a haunted lighthouse, or a quiet moment of prayer on a remote shore, the tales blend rugged survival with the lingering ghosts of the past, inviting you to explore a world where every rock and ripple holds a story waiting to be heard.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Release date
2017-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1902
Best known for vivid historical romances and short stories, this American writer brought the Midwest and early French colonial America to life with energy and feeling. She also wrote poetry and published under both her own name and the playful pen name "Lewtrah."
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