1300 Moons

1300 Moons is based on the life story of Saulteux Ojibwa Chief Kioscance or Young Gull who lived during the French régime in North America ca 1640-1748. It follows his life's journey from a youth through his years as a warrior, to great War Chief, to elder on the council. Young Gull led his people south after the Iroquois War to establish them at Aamjiwnaang at the foot of Lake Huron. The book contains a strong storyline, a sense of suspense with drama and good character development. Descriptions of places and events are compelling and engaging to the reader. It brings out many human elements of trust, pride, fear, accomplishment as well as feelings of love of land, territory and spirituality.