The Huron were an Iroquoian people, who lived in the vicinity of the Great Lakes. They made contact with the French in the early 17th century. They numbered 30,000 in 30 villages, were slash-and-burn agriculturists, gathered fruits, and were occasional hunters and also fished. In 1648-49, the Huron were invaded by the Five Nations, who determined to control the fur trade. Huronia, their homeland, was abandoned, with large numbers adopted by the Iroquois, and the remainder fleeing to the west...
