Historic Landmarks of America: As Seen and Described by Famous Writers (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Historic Landmarks of America: As Seen and Described by Famous Writers

The reader will doubtless notice the preponderance Of the fort among the landmarks. This is explained by the fact that nearly every American town had its origin in the little stockade first built for protection against the savages and later as a redoubt against French or English foes. These are eloquent testimonies to the far-sightedness of the French, English, and American generals and explorers, who planted...