Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

America's own folklore, collected county by county: the treasure and the cats at Harry Main's, the headless skeleton of Swamptown, the storm ship of New Haven, and several hundred more.

The Sun Fire at Sault Sainte

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The Sun Fire at Sault Sainte

MARIE FATHER MARQUETTE reached Sault Sainte Marie, in company with Greysolon Du Luth, in August, 1670, and was received in a manner…

The Sun Fire at Sault Sainte: Marquette

A spot of light danced upon the breast of the image. It grew dazzling bright and steady. Then a smoke began to curl from the dry grass and…

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