The Long Portage

By Herbert Best

Book Overview

The Long Portage is a historical fiction novel written by Herbert Best. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the journey of a group of French Canadian fur traders as they make their way through the rugged wilderness of Canada. The group is led by a seasoned trader named Pierre and includes a young, inexperienced trader named Jacques. As they make their way through the harsh terrain, the group encounters various challenges, including hostile Native American tribes, dangerous rapids, and treacherous weather conditions. Along the way, Pierre and Jacques must rely on their wits and survival skills to navigate the wilderness and complete their mission. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Canadian wilderness during the fur trade era. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162784385
• ISBN13: 9781162784380
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"