The Portage Path (1911)

The Portage Path is a historical fiction novel written by Peter Peterson Cherry and published in 1911. The story is set in the mid-18th century in the Great Lakes region of North America, where the Native American tribes and the French and British colonizers are in constant conflict over territory and resources.The protagonist of the novel is a young man named David Kenton, who is half-French and half-Indian. He is torn between his loyalty to his Indian heritage and his love for a French girl named Antoinette. David becomes involved in the struggle for control of the Portage Path, a strategic route that connects Lake Erie and the Ohio River. The path is of great importance to both the French and the British, as it allows them to transport goods and troops between their respective colonies.David is caught in the middle of this conflict and must navigate his way through dangerous situations, facing betrayal and deceit from both sides. He must also come to terms with his own identity and reconcile his conflicting loyalties.The Portage Path is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in American history. Cherry’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters bring the story to life, and his insights into the cultural clashes of the time make for a thought-provoking read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.