02507cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500010001051000030001152450061001452640051002063000047002573360026003043370026003303380036003565000043003925000031004355080048004665201467005145340045019816530048020266530048020748560042021229990017021646026UtSlPG20260610133147.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aWood, William,d1864-194714aThe Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 08  aRelease date is 2004-07-01  aThis etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan  a"The Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760" by William Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of the fortress of Louisbourg during a crucial period in North American history, specifically examining its foundation, challenges, and eventual fall. The narrative focuses both on historical events and the political landscape of the time, offering a detailed look at how Louisbourg played a vital role as a military stronghold for the French in colonial North America.  The opening of the book begins with a preface that outlines the unique position of Louisbourg as a strategic point connecting France to its American territories and relating its importance in global military endeavors. It details the fortress's precarious beginnings after French defeats in other regions and the subsequent need for a stronghold to protect remaining interests. The initial chapter discusses the fortress's construction, the challenges faced by the French in maintaining this outpost, and the ill-fated attempts to establish a solid presence in Louisbourg amidst political strife and resource scarcity. Wood paints a vivid picture of the complexities involved in the fortress's existence, including internal corruption and the struggles of its inhabitants, setting the stage for understanding the broader conflicts that would ensue around this pivotal location. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLouisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745  aLouisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 175840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6026  c48049d48049