Papers Relating to the First Settlement and Capture of Fort Oswego, 1727-1756

Edmund Bailey O'callaghan

ISBN 10: 1333473257 / ISBN 13: 9781333473259

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book presents a priceless collection of indispensable documents and insightful commentary on the foundational years of the first British military outpost on the Great Lakes, Fort Oswego. Built in 1727 amid escalating tensions between Great Britain and France, the fort became a flashpoint in the struggle for control of the fur trade and the geopolitical landscape of North America. The author skillfully weaves together historical context, primary source materials, and expert analysis to offer a fresh perspective on the establishment of Fort Oswego, its strategic importance, and its profound impact on the region. Uncover the complexities of international diplomacy, imperial ambitions, and indigenous alliances that shaped the fate of this crucial frontier stronghold through a comprehensive examination of official correspondence, reports, and treaties. This book is a rich resource for scholars and enthusiasts of colonial American history, shedding light on the complex dynamics between European powers and Native American nations during a pivotal era. It not only enhances our understanding of Fort Oswego's role as a military outpost but also illuminates the broader geopolitical forces that shaped the destiny of the Great Lakes region and the future of North America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Papers Relating to the First Settlement and Capture of Fort Oswego, 1727-1756
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333473257
• ISBN 13: 9781333473259
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Canada

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Excerpt from Papers Relating to the First Settlement and Capture of Fort Oswego, 1727-1756

This Company have undertaken to remain on this Settlement and that never above two shall be absent at once, and tho' these have the sole encouragement at present out of the public money yet there is nothing that hinders as many more to go and settle there or any where else on their own account as please.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.