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Niagara Falls Seen by Eye Witness at Fort Niagara
An eyewitness account describes a voyage to Niagara Falls from Fort Niagara. It details travel by water and land over the Carrying-place, Indian porters carrying furs, the thundering cataract, the river’s flow, and the height debates with Father Hennepin cited. It notes the mist, winds, and wet uncomfortable conditions for travelers.
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Niagara
Niagara Fall
Niagara Fort
Niagara River
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Great Fall
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Lakes
Canada
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Hennepin
America
Hea- Psin
Lake Ontario