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Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and folklore from the Wabanaki people of Northeastern America. This captivating collection features tales from the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes of Maine, alongside the Micmacs of New Brunswick. Each story has been meticulously gathered from Indigenous narrators, primarily by the author, Charles Godfrey Leland, ensuring authenticity and cultural significance. Discover the wisdom and wonder of these timeless narratives, rooted deeply in the traditions of the Algonquin tribes.

The opening years of the French and Indian War were disastrous for the British. Hindered by quarrelsome provincial councils, incompetent generals, and the redcoats' inability to adapt to wilderness warfare, Britain was losing the war. Learning that most of Britain's military resources were allocated to Louisbourg, the French launched a campaign along the weakened frontier. French Commander Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and his American Indian allies laid siege to Fort William Henry; Monro could not hold out and was forced to surrender.