Massacre at Fort William Henry


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An archeologist's lively illustrated portrayal of 18th-century America's most infamous siege and massacre.




Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2019


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This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, we present a year’s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. As self-confessed travel geeks, our staff collectively rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year, exploring almost every destination on the planet. And every year, we ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It’s a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer. Inside Best in Travel 2019, you’ll discover the: Top ten countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations Best new attractions for families Best new openings and experiences Best new places to stay Top travel trends About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




Fort William Henry 1755–57


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An illustrated history of the French siege of Fort William Henry in 1757 and the most infamous incident of the French-Indian War: the massacre that inspired the book The Last of the Mohicans. After the British garrison of Fort William Henry in the colony of New York surrendered to the besieging army of the French commander Marquis de Montcalm in August 1757, it appeared that this particular episode of the French and Indian War was over. What happened next became the most infamous incident of the war: the 'massacre' of Fort William Henry. As the garrison prepared to march for Fort Edward a flood of enraged Native Americans swept over the column, unleashing an unstoppable tide of slaughter. James Fenimore Cooper's version has coloured our view of the incident, so what really happened? Ian Castle details updated research on the campaign, including some fascinating archaeological work that took place over the last 20 years, updating the view put forward by The Last of the Mohicans.




The Siege of Fort William Henry


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The opening years of the French and Indian War were disastrous for the British. Fort William Henry on the southern shore of New York's Lake George was a key fortification supporting British interests along the frontier with French America.




Fort Tecumseh and Fort Pierre Chouteau


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Fort Tecumseh journal / Jacob Halsey -- Volume 1: January 31-June 13, 1830 -- Volume 2: June 14, 1830-April 8, 1831 -- Volume 3: January 27, 1832-June 1, 1833 -- Fort Tecumseh letter book: November l, 1830-May 10, 1832 -- Fort Pierre letter Book A: June 17-December 14, 1832 -- Fort Pierre letter Book B: December 20, 1832-September 25, 1835 -- Fort Pierre letter Book C: June 25, 1845-June 16, 1846 -- Fort Pierre letter Book D: December 1, 1847-May 9, 1848 -- Fort Pierre letter Book E: February 12, 1849-December 4, 1850




The Fort in the Forest


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West Highland Way


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Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland's first designated long distance route. It traverses some of the finest scenery of lowland and highland, mountain, loch and moor that Scotland has to offer.