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_aHammond, John Martin, _d1886-1939 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aQuaint and Historic Forts of North America |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-06-07 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by MWS, Bryan Ness, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) and the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) | ||
| 520 | _a"Quaint and Historic Forts of North America" by John Martin Hammond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the military history and significance of notable fortifications throughout North America, covering various periods of conflict and cultural interaction from the colonial era onward. The book emphasizes the unique architectures and historical events associated with these forts, enriching the reader's understanding of their roles in shaping the continent's history. The opening of this volume introduces the concept that the fortifications of North America serve as a cross-section of the continent's military past, detailing the myriad cultures that have engaged in conflict over the land. Hammond highlights the historical significance of locations like Cape Breton Island, referencing the formidable fortress of Louisburg and its role during the War of the Austrian Succession. The narrative hints at the complexities involved in the relationships between indigenous peoples, European settlers, and military endeavors, setting the tone for a detailed examination of individual forts and their stories in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistoric buildings -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aFortification -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aFortification -- North America | ||
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