Introducing The Wanderers: The Journey Begins , a collection of short stories by Natasha E. Gomes. Sojourn with missionaries, explorers, and the natives themselves as they interact with the various Indigenous tribes of centuries past across North America.Observe the struggles of the notorious Black Robe as he is put on trial for proselytizing in the Native American Wyandot village. Empathize with a young Burgendian woman as she leaves her family to share her life and love with Donnacona, a young warrior of the Attikamek tribe. Follow French-Canadian fur traders Pierre and Médard as they meet Donnacona's son, John, and revisit them from time to time as they continue to survive and thrive and strive for peace among the feuding tribes. Root for John as he courts Odah, the Grand Sachem of the entire Haudenosaunee Nation.The skillful research of the author is evident as historically accurate anecdotal accounts bring period characters to life and allow readers to empathize with those of another time and place. These and other developed characters live lives of adventure and significance in riveting interconnecting stories detailing the passions of life, love, and death. The Wanderers: The Journey Begins is an immersive experience for its reader due to the obvious attention to detail exercised by its author. It is very much a worthwhile endeavor for readers, justly rewarding for those who read it faithfully from start to finish. Above all, this impressively detailed, passionately created glimpse into the Indigenous tribes of North America can surely be regarded as a notable addition to the genre.Content is 18+ due to mature themes.