Ghost River: The Fall & Rise of the Conestoga

In this single-issue comic from 2019, published by The Library Company of Philadelphia, writer Lee Francis 4 and artist Weshoyot Alvitre recount the true history of the Conestoga people—from their thriving Indigenous community to the devastating 1763 massacre, and their ongoing legacy of resilience. The book blends historical research with graphic storytelling, offering a focused, visually striking account of a lesser-known chapter in American colonial history. It matters as a thoughtful, community-centered work that brings Indigenous voices to the forefront of a tragic but vital story.