A Brief History Of Old Fort Niagara (1896) - Couverture rigide

Porter, Peter Augustus

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ISBN 10 : 116897660X ISBN 13 : 9781168976604

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""A Brief History of Old Fort Niagara"" is a historical book written by Peter Augustus Porter in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Old Fort Niagara, which is a historic fortification located at the mouth of the Niagara River in New York State. The author highlights the significance of the fort in the history of the United States, particularly during the colonial era and the American Revolution. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the fort's history. The author begins by discussing the early explorers and settlers who established the fort and its role in the fur trade. He then goes on to describe the fort's strategic importance during the French and Indian War, where it played a crucial role in the British victory. The author also covers the fort's role during the American Revolution, where it was occupied by both the British and the Americans at different times. He provides detailed accounts of the battles and skirmishes that took place at the fort during this period. In addition to its military history, the book also delves into the social and cultural aspects of life at the fort. The author describes the daily routines of the soldiers and civilians who lived there, as well as the various cultural exchanges that took place between different groups. Overall, ""A Brief History of Old Fort Niagara"" is a fascinating account of one of the most important historical landmarks in the United States. It provides a detailed and engaging narrative of the fort's history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in American history, military history, or colonial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A Brief History of Old Fort Niagara is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 116897660X
• ISBN 13: 9781168976604
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 88
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible