In 1825, Swanton, Vermont, became enraptured by accounts of a mysterious luminescent phenomenon over the Missisquoi River. This strange light appeared on certain evenings, hovering above the water with an ethereal elegance. Identities for the source of the glow ranged from natural gases to distant fire reflections, yet no conclusive explanation was determined. The enigma sparked the curiosity of the townspeople and remained an unsolved mystery in the region's history.