Download or read book Forts of the American Revolution 1775 83 written by René Chartrand and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though primarily fought in the field, the American Revolution saw fortifications play an important part in some of the key campaigns of the war. Field fortifications were developed around major towns including Boston, New York and Savannah, while the frontier forts at Stanwix, Niagara and Cumberland were to all be touched by the war. This book details all the types of fortification used throughout the conflict, the engineers on all sides who constructed and maintained them, and the actions fought around and over them.
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Download or read book The Old Forts Taken written by Alonzo Ames Miner and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book OLD FORTS TAKEN 5 LECTURES ON written by A. a. (Alonzo Ames) 1814-1895 Miner and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Quaint and Historic Forts of North America written by John Martin Hammond and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young Washington written by Peter Stark and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINALIST FOR THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BOOK PRIZE A new, brash, and unexpected view of the president we thought we knew, from the bestselling author of Astoria Two decades before he led America to independence, George Washington was a flailing young soldier serving the British Empire in the vast wilderness of the Ohio Valley. Naïve and self-absorbed, the twenty-two-year-old officer accidentally ignited the French and Indian War—a conflict that opened colonists to the possibility of an American Revolution. With powerful narrative drive and vivid writing, Young Washington recounts the wilderness trials, controversial battles, and emotional entanglements that transformed Washington from a temperamental striver into a mature leader. Enduring terrifying summer storms and subzero winters imparted resilience and self-reliance, helping prepare him for what he would one day face at Valley Forge. Leading the Virginia troops into battle taught him to set aside his own relentless ambitions and stand in solidarity with those who looked to him for leadership. Negotiating military strategy with British and colonial allies honed his diplomatic skills. And thwarted in his obsessive, youthful love for one woman, he grew to cultivate deeper, enduring relationships. By weaving together Washington’s harrowing wilderness adventures and a broader historical context, Young Washington offers new insights into the dramatic years that shaped the man who shaped a nation.
Download or read book The Old Forts Taken Five Lectures on Endless Punishment and Future Life written by A. A. Miner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old forts taken, five lectures on endless punishment and future life by A. A. Miner. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1878 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
Download or read book Forts written by The National Archives and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since humans began to live together in settlements they have felt the need to organise some kind of defence against potentially hostile neighbours. Many of the earliest city states were built as walled towns, and during the medieval era, stone castles were built both as symbols of the defenders' strength and as protection against potential attack. The advent of cannon prompted fortifications to become lower, denser and more complex, and the forts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries could appear like snowflakes in their complexity and beautiful geometry. Without forts, the history of America could have taken a very different course, pirates could have sailed the seas unchecked, and Britain itself could have been successfully invaded. This book explains the history of human fortifications, and is beautifully illustrated using photographs, plans, drawings and maps to explain why they were built, their various functions and their immense historical legacy in laying the foundations of empire.
Download or read book A Diary from Dixie written by Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the author's Civil War diary from February 18, 1861, to June 26, 1865. She was an eyewitness to many historic events as she accompanied her husband to significant sites of the Civil War.
Download or read book The Old Forts Taken written by A. A. Miner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Old Forts Taken: Five Lectures on Endless Punishment and Future Life SO extraordinary' has been the interest excited Of late inrthe discussion of the doctrine of End less Punishment, that, notwithstanding the numerous contributions thereto from all quar ters, both at home and abroad, it has been thought that these Lectures might reach some minds to which more elaborate works would not gain access. They were delivered ex temporaneously during the past season in the Columbus Avenue Universalist Church. The first four were phonographically reported, and revised by the author; while the fifth was written some months after its delivery. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Quaint and Historic Forts of North America written by John Martin Hammond and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quaint and Historic Forts of North America" is a historical novel looking at the origins of various forts built in the United States. The forts are a reminder of the military acumen of the inhabitants, spanning across several centuries. Many of them are the works of the diverse Europeans who migrated to the American colonies, bringing with them their architectural influences. As the author explains, "We behold the Indian in possession though we do not know who was his predecessor in holding the land... There come the Spanish with their relentless persecutions of the natives. There come the English, French, Dutch, and Swedish. And the claims of each clash, to at length give way—despite the military acumen of the French—to the steady, home-building genius of the English."
Download or read book Seizing the Forts written by Dan Forth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel of the Revolutionary War on Lake Champlain puts you in the middle of the exciting first months of action on the lake as bands of American volunteers seize Fort Ticonderoga from the British and then take the war north into Canada. It is nautical fiction, a story of ships and small boats and brave men challenging the mightiest empire in the world. This is the first book of a series set in the first year of the Revolution along the traditional lake and river passageways between the American settlements along the Hudson River and the British forces north of the lake. The hero is just who he should be: a young man who finds himself and his country in the confusion and danger of a stirring time in American history.
Download or read book Old Fort written by Kim Clark and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Fort is situated near the headwaters of the mighty Catawba River, and in many ways it has also stood at the headwaters of American history--it takes its name from a fort that was the westernmost outpost of white settlement in America at the time of the American Revolution. After the Civil War, Old Fort was the base of operations for the extension of the railroad up the steep mountain grade to Ridgecrest, an accomplishment that is still considered a marvel of engineering and perseverance. A tract of wilderness in the Curtis Creek area was the first parcel of the Pisgah National Forest. The dedication of Old Fort's arrowhead monument in 1930 marked the first time that representatives of the Cherokee and Catawba tribes shared a peace pipe. More recently, one of the earliest acts of courage in the civil rights movement took place on the steps of Old Fort School. Old Fort showcases the rich heritage of this McDowell County town.
Download or read book Old Fort Garland written by Rosamund Slack and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Fort Garland' emerges as a fascinating anthology that weaves together a tapestry of narratives, memoirs, and historical essays, each contributing to the rich tableau of the American West. This collection combines an impressive range of literary styles, from the sharply analytical to the deeply personal, all orbiting the historical significance and multifaceted legacy of its titular subject. Notably, the anthology refrains from privileging any single perspective, instead presenting a kaleidoscopic view that underscores the complexity and enduring intrigue of Fort Garland and its role in the broader narrative of American expansion and conflict. Significant within this compilation are pieces that illuminate lesser-known facets of this history, offering fresh insights into the lived experiences of those who called the fort and its surrounding territories their home. Rosamund Slack and James T. Forrest, both acclaimed for their contributions to historical and literary scholarship, serve not only as editors but as guiding lights, curating a collection that resonates with the dynamism of the past. Their backgrounds, deeply rooted in American historical studies, bring together diverse voices from various epochs, cultures, and viewpoints, showcasing the fort as more than a mere military outpost but as a microcosm of the American mosaic during pivotal moments of change and development. 'Old Fort Garland' presents itself as an essential read for anyone keen on delving into the complexities of American history through the lens of literature. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to engage with a variety of perspectives, encouraging a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the historical significance of Fort Garland. Readers interested in the intersections of history, culture, and literary expression will find this anthology a valuable and enlightening addition to their collection, inviting a deepened appreciation for the ways in which stories of the past continue to shape our collective memory and identity.
Download or read book 1976 Archeological Investigations Trash Dump Excavations Area Surveys and Monitoring of Fort Construction and Landscaping written by Douglas C. Comer and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A RESEARCHER S GUIDE TO HISTORIC TRADING POSTS AND FORTS OF THE WEST written by Joachim Fromhold and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Massacre at Fort William Henry written by David R. Starbuck and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An archeologist's lively illustrated portrayal of 18th-century America's most infamous siege and massacre.
