Journey into Mohawk Country #[nn]

In "null," Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert leads a perilous winter journey through Iroquois-ruled territory in upstate New York, navigating tense diplomacy amid the shifting power dynamics of the French and Dutch fur trade. George O'Connor’s stark, evocative artwork brings to life the stark landscapes and complex interactions as van den Bogaert and his party encounter Mohawk and Oneida communities—welcoming yet firm, revealing the realities of Iroquois life with quiet intensity.

In the frozen heart of the Mohawk frontier, a Dutch delegation finds unexpected kinship with the Arenias and the Onnedaeges during a tense yet fruitful negotiation. Led by a steadfast resolve, they are welcomed with feasts, promises of safe passage, and a rare invitation to witness an ancient exorcism—before braving the brutal winter trek back to Fort Orange, guided by their newfound allies.