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""The Shadow of the Iroquois"" is a classic historical adventure that brings to life the perils and politics of 17th-century New France. Narrated by Blaise Lafond, a spirited French youth, the story chronicles a series of strange and terrible happenings that propel him from obscurity into the inner circle of one of history's most formidable figures: Count Frontenac, the Governor General of New France. Set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and the vast, untamed wilderness, the work explores the intense conflict between European colonial powers and the Iroquois Confederacy. Through Blaise's eyes, readers experience the tension of frontier life, the complexities of diplomacy, and the raw courage required to survive in a territory where danger lurks in every shadow. Everett McNeil provides a detailed and atmospheric portrayal of the early Canadian frontier, blending high-stakes adventure with the grounded reality of colonial struggle. This narrative serves as both a thrilling coming-of-age tale and a vivid window into the historical forces that shaped North America, making it a valuable work for fans of historical fiction and tales of early exploration and conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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