"The Crossing", is written as historic fiction during the 1750's - a time period following the Seven Years' War between the French and British. American Indians fought on both sides of this epic war, and some were friendly while some were savages. Mail order brides, missionaries, fur trappers . . .people of all walks set out to tame the land! "The Crossing," is the story of three generations of men who would develop the invention of the ferry to connect both sides of Lake Champlain and connect the lives of all who dared to make the crossing!
Details
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 2016
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781483458526
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Carolyn V. Shaw
Specifications
- Format
- EPUB
Keywords
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