A Legend of Goat Island by Peter A. Porter
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"A Legend of Goat Island" by Peter A. Porter is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The book weaves a tale that blends fiction with historical elements, illustrating the encounter between a Catholic priest and a Native American chief at Niagara Falls in the late 17th century. Its likely topic revolves around themes of faith, cultural interaction, and the significance of spirituality as embodied by a sacred Indian burial
ground on Goat Island. In the story, the priest seeks to demonstrate the power of his God to a skeptical Native American chief who adheres to traditional beliefs. The priest's journey leads him to Goat Island, where he must confront the spiritual customs of the indigenous people, who believe that only warriors may tread its ground without suffering fatal consequences. The narrative builds tension as the priest boldly challenges the chief's beliefs, promising to bless him and his tribe if he survives a night on the island. As the tale unfolds, the priest successfully survives and ultimately converts the chief and his warriors to Christianity, reflecting a profound moment of cultural and spiritual transformation amidst the backdrop of the majestic Niagara Falls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Porter, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1853-1925 |
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| Illustrator | Porter, Cabell Breckinridge, 1881- |
| Title | A Legend of Goat Island |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Jana Palkova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Hennepin, Louis, active 17th century -- Poetry |
| Subject | Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53002 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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