02446cam a22003493u 4500 3014 UtSlPG 20260610133106.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 F476 Ogg, Frederic Austin, 1878-1951 The Old Northwest: A Chronicle of the Ohio Valley and Beyond Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Chronicles of America series; v. 19 Release date is 2002-01-01 Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, and Alev Akman "The Old Northwest: A Chronicle of the Ohio Valley and Beyond" by Frederic Austin Ogg is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the complex and transformative history of the Old Northwest region during the 18th century, particularly covering the interactions between European settlers, Native Americans, and the shifting political landscape following the British victory in the French and Indian War. The opening of the book introduces readers to the aftermath of the fall of Montreal in 1760, which marked the transition of control over the Old Northwest to the British. Ogg describes the early settlements established by French colonizers, emphasizing their strategic locations near rivers and natural trade routes. The narrative foreshadows the tensions that arise as British authority replaces French influence, particularly through the lens of Pontiac's Conspiracy, an Indigenous uprising against British encroachment. Ogg sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the consequential conflicts, cultural interactions, and changing governmental policies that shaped the region, all of which are pivotal to understanding the historical context of westward expansion in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1919 Northwest, Old -- History Ohio River Valley -- History Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931 Chronicles of America series; v. 19 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3014 45087 45087