Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier

Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier, written by Frank H. Severance in the late 19th century, provides a historical account of the Niagara region, focusing on the interactions between European settlers and Indigenous tribes. The book highlights the experiences of early missionaries, such as Father Joseph de la Roche Dallion and Father Jean de Brébeuf, who sought to spread Christianity among the Neuter nation. It explores significant events and figures that shaped the area's development, emphasizing the cultural and religious dimensions of early settlement and the challenges faced by explorers and missionaries in this contested frontier.