This historical account offers a detailed analysis of the French presence in the Allegheny Valley in the 18th century. The author examines the social, economic, and political interactions between the French and Native American populations, as well as the impact of French colonialism on the region. With clear and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for understanding the history of colonial America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.