Porter, Peter A. (Peter Augustus) 1853-1925 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Niagara: An Aboriginal Center of Trade" by Peter A. Porter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of Niagara Falls as a pivotal location for trade among Indigenous tribes before European contact, particularly focusing on its role as a meeting place for commerce and cultural exchange. Porter presents a narrative that intertwines legend, geography, and early interactions between Native Americans and European explorers, aiming to illuminate the rich history surrounding this iconic site. In this work, Porter delves into the various myths and traditions associated with Niagara Falls, discussing the annual gatherings of tribes for trading and the legendary "Erie Stones" believed to have healing properties. He highlights the first recorded European encounters with the falls, emphasizing the importance of trade routes and the strategic significance of Niagara as a portage point. The book combines historical narratives with descriptions of the natural environment, ultimately emphasizing the enduring legacy of the falls as a center of commerce and culture for both Indigenous peoples and later settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-04-12 E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) Original publication data not identified Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) -- History Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) -- Commerce -- History F106 Original publication data not identified 08019767 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31955 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133729.0 31955