02093cam a22003013u 4500 55561 UtSlPG 20260610134259.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Pell, Stephen H. P. Fort Ticonderoga: A Short History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-16 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Fort Ticonderoga: A Short History" by Stephen H. P. Pell is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the significant events surrounding Fort Ticonderoga, particularly highlighting its historical battles and the fort's importance in North American history during the 18th century. The narrative explores key figures and moments from the fort's founding in the early 1600s through its pivotal roles in the French and Indian War, as well as the American Revolutionary War. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the fort's early history, beginning with the indigenous populations in the Champlain Valley before European contact. It recounts the arrival of Samuel de Champlain in 1609, detailing his interactions with Native American tribes and the historical significance of his encounters during the early days of European exploration. Pell introduces the context of the fort's later construction and the crucial battles that took place there, laying a foundation for understanding Fort Ticonderoga's strategic importance in American military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fort Ticonderoga (N.Y.) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55561 96392 96392