Publisher's Synopsis
""The Heroine of the Strait: A Romance of Detroit in the Time of Pontiac"" is a historical novel written by Mary Catherine Crowley and published in 1902. The story is set in Detroit during the 18th century, when the area was under the control of the French and British empires, and is based on the real-life events surrounding the siege of Fort Detroit by the Native American leader Pontiac.The novel follows the story of a young woman named Isabelle, who is the daughter of a French officer stationed at Fort Detroit. Isabelle is a strong and independent heroine who is determined to protect her family and her community from the impending threat of the Native American uprising. Along the way, she falls in love with a British officer named Captain Campbell, who is also stationed at the fort.The novel is a blend of historical fact and romantic fiction, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Detroit during this tumultuous time in American history. It explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and dangerous environment.Overall, ""The Heroine of the Strait"" is a captivating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Detroit and the role of women in the early American frontier.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.
