Publisher's Synopsis
""Frontenac and Miles Standish in the Northwest"" is a historical paper written by Edward Swift Isham and read before the New York Historical Society in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the exploration and settlement of the Northwest region of America by the French and English during the 17th century. It focuses on the roles played by Governor Frontenac of New France and Captain Miles Standish of Plymouth Colony in the Northwest, including their interactions with Native American tribes and their efforts to establish trade and influence in the region. The book provides a valuable insight into the early history of America and the struggles and achievements of the early explorers and settlers.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.