by Christian Wig. Softbound, 266 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". A novel based on the life of Christopher Gist. Pioneer, fur trader, frontier diplomat, Gist was the first Colonial explorer of the Ohio territory, also known as Annosanah (speaker of true words). In spite of his Wyandot title, he knows he must deceive the very Indians who have named him. Remaining close to the historical record, yet richly embellishing the onsite action and interpersonal relations with a fertile, but authentic, imagination.