Story Synopsis
   Captured by the Senecas, fifteen-year-old Henry Cochrane grows to love the Indian ways and becomes Dundiswa—the White Seneca. When Henry is captured by an enemy tribe, however, he must make a desperate attempt to escape from them and rescue fellow captive, Constance Leonard. He will need all the skills he has learned from the Indians, as well as great courage and determination, if he is to succeed. But what will happen to the young woman if they do reach safety? And will he ever be able to return to his own people?

Story Setting:  Colonial America in 1774 - 1778
Originally published in 1911; 286 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

William W. Canfield (1854-1937), served as city editor and then editor of the Utica Observer-Dispatch of Utica, NY, for over 45 years. Prior to writing The White Seneca and its sequel, At Seneca Castle, he compiled a collection of Iroquois legends and wrote several other books.

   "Without a doubt, some of the most riveting books I've read to my children in the past months have been The White Seneca and At Seneca Castle..." ~ Lisa Kjeldgaard, M.S., The Old Schoolhouse Magazine  Read the full review

   "What an adventure The White Seneca took us on! [My daughter] and I got ourselves into a lot of trouble reading it. We couldn’t put it down some nights and stayed up late on several occasions wanting to read just one more chapter. No, it wasn’t just [her] begging for more, I was desperate to know what happened next as well." ~ Julie K., mother of four

   "My son (17) loved [The White Seneca], and can't wait until he can read the second book." ~ Annmarie