""A Short History Of The Niagara Portage"" is a book written by Josiah Boardman Scovell that provides a detailed account of the Niagara Portage, a historic transportation route that connected Lake Erie and Lake Ontario through the Niagara River. The book covers the period from the early Native American settlements in the area to the development of the portage as a vital transportation route for fur traders, military personnel, and settlers. It also explores the impact of the portage on the economic, political, and social development of the region, including the growth of towns and cities along the route. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant chapter in the history of transportation and commerce in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.