"the hunters of the hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of france and england and their colonies for dominion in north america, culminating with the fall of quebec. it is also concerned to a large extent with the iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both french and english were high bidders. in his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.