The Taking of Louisburg, 1745

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drake, Samuel Adams, 1833-1905

Series:

Decisive Events in American History

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Taking of Louisburg, 1745" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the military campaign leading to the capture of the fortress of Louisburg during the broader context of Anglo-French conflicts in North America. The book likely centers on the strategies, political implications, and the experiences of key figures involved in this decisive moment of colonial history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the conceptual groundwork for understanding the need for strong colonial defenses, particularly focusing on the fortifications of Louisburg. It discusses the geopolitical landscape of the time, outlining the inadequacies of the English colonies in defending against French incursions. The narrative reflects on the historical significance of Louisburg as a strategic stronghold and sets the stage for the events leading to its siege. Through this, the groundwork is laid for exploring the motivations and preparations of the New England forces under Governor William Shirley, who sought to take control of this key fort amidst growing unrest and military tension with the French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-12-01