A New Hochelagan Burying-ground Discovered at Westmount on the Western Spur of Mount Royal, Montreal, July-September, 1898

"A New Hochelagan Burying-ground Discovered at Westmount on the Western Spur of Mount Royal, Montreal, July-September 1898" by W. D. Lighthall is a historical record of an incredible find that offers us a look into the lives of an ancient people. The book tells the story of discovering an old burial ground in Montreal, uncovering clues about the mysterious Hochelagan people, who might have been related to the Iroquois. With great attention to detail, Lighthall talks about digging up skeletons buried with knees pulled up, and finding objects like special white beads, giving us important information about how these ancient people lived and honored their dead. The book also shares observations about the bones themselves, hinting at where these people might have come from, and expresses a wish to learn even more about Montreal's past.