02209cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000260011524500530014126400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050801070041152012800051853400450179865300330184385600430187655762UtSlPG20260610134302.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF5161 aPoinsatte, Charles R.10aOutpost in the Wilderness: Fort Wayne, 1706-1828 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-10-17  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Outpost in the Wilderness: Fort Wayne, 1706-1828" by Charles R. Poinsatte is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This work delves into the complex history of Fort Wayne, Indiana, from its early days as a French and British military outpost to its strategic significance as a center for trade and diplomacy in the Northwest Territory. The narrative explores the interactions between various cultural groups, including Native American tribes, French settlers, and British colonists.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical background of Fort Wayne, emphasizing its geographical significance as a vital portage site between the Wabash and Maumee rivers. It lays out the early exploration and trading activities in the region, drawing attention to the relationships formed between Indigenous tribes, particularly the Miami nation, and European settlers. Poinsatte articulates the evolution of Fort Wayne's role within the broader context of frontier history, highlighting key historical figures and events that shaped its development. The narrative sets the stage for understanding the intricate dynamics at play as the area transitioned through varying political and cultural landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFort Wayne (Ind.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55762