George W. Holley gathers the history of the great cataract, from Cartier’s first rumours and Father Hennepin’s visits through the descriptions of La Hontan and Charlevoix, together with its geology, its accidents and rescues, and the famous falls of other lands for comparison. Dramatic episodes, such as a boatman snatching a stranded man from the rapids above the falls, enliven the record.
A rich Victorian compendium for anyone who has stood at Niagara or plans to. Download the free EPUB.