Heritage of the River: An Historical Novel of Early Montreal

""Heritage of the River"" is an engaging historical novel by Muriel Elwood that explores the early days of Montreal. Set in the 17th century, the story follows the lives of two families, the Desjardins and the Leclercs, who are drawn together through their shared love of the St. Lawrence River. Through their eyes, readers are transported back to a time when Montreal was a small, bustling town on the edge of the wilderness.The novel is rich in detail and vividly depicts the challenges and triumphs of life in early Montreal. From the struggles of the fur trade to the tensions between the French and English, Elwood brings to life a fascinating period in Canadian history. The characters are well-drawn and multi-dimensional, with their own hopes, dreams, and fears.At its heart, ""Heritage of the River"" is a story about the power of community and the enduring bonds of family. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history or who simply enjoys a well-crafted historical novel.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.