The Shadow of the Iroquois

Catalog Note "The Shadow of the Iroquois" is a historical adventure novel by Everett McNeil, published in 1928. The narrative follows young Blaise Lafond, a French colonial boy who becomes acquainted with Count Frontenac, the Governor of Quebec. The story encompasses military campaigns during the English siege of Quebec, conflicts with the Iroquois, and a complex mystery involving a mysterious brass casket and a ring of twisted gold snakes. Key secondary characters include Big Pindon (an older companion), Old Adam (a crippled elder killed early in the tale), an enigmatic figure called King David, and the Chevalier. The plot develops through two days of siege warfare, subsequent adventures in Montreal, encounters with Iroquois warriors, scenes of torture and danger, appearances by "King David," references to pirate treasure, and Blaise's discovery of his father. The narrative interweaves colonial military history with adventure, suspense, and mystery elements across twenty-nine chapters.