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100 1 _aWood, William,
_d1864-1947
245 1 4 _aThe Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 08
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLouisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745
653 _aLouisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1758
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6026
999 _c48049
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