Spirit Fire: A Story Of The Petun Indians

By Lereine Ballantyne

Book Overview

Spirit Fire: A Story Of The Petun Indians is a novel written by Lereine Ballantyne that tells the story of the Petun Indians, who lived in the Great Lakes region of North America during the 17th century. The novel follows the life of a young Petun boy named Kitchi, who is chosen by the tribe's spiritual leader to become the next guardian of the Spirit Fire, a sacred flame that is believed to protect the tribe from harm.As Kitchi grows older, he must learn to balance his duties as the guardian of the Spirit Fire with his personal desires and ambitions. He falls in love with a young woman named Oonagh, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of French traders who seek to exploit the Petun's resources and convert them to Christianity.As tensions rise between the Petun and the French, Kitchi must navigate the complex political landscape of his tribe and decide whether to ally with the French or resist their influence. Along the way, he discovers the true power of the Spirit Fire and learns to embrace his role as a leader of his people.Spirit Fire: A Story Of The Petun Indians is a richly detailed historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and traditions of the Petun people. It is a story of love, loyalty, and the struggle to preserve one's identity in the face of outside forces.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163173789
• ISBN13: 9781163173787
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"