This book describes some episodes in the useful career of a self-made man, and while the spirit of patriotism continues to animate the sturdy sons of America, the story of one of them who has exemplified this national trait in a conspicuous measure, will be deemed not unworthy of record.
The hero of this story comes fully up to the standard thus indicated. His career has been a romance. Born of parents of small means but of excellent character and repute, and bred and nurtured in the midst of some of the wildest and grandest scenery in the rugged county of St. Lawrence.
This book is a Fiction, very nicely penned by the author. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.