Fort Laurens, 1778-1779
Author | : Thomas I. Pieper |
Publisher | : Kent State University Press |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1976 |
ISBN-10 | : 0873382404 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780873382403 |
Rating | : 4/5 (403 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fort Laurens, 1778-1779 by : Thomas I. Pieper
Download or read book Fort Laurens, 1778-1779 written by Thomas I. Pieper and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fort Laurens was erected on the banks of the Tuscarawas River in Ohio in the fall of 1778 as the planned first step to secure the Western Frontier in the Revolutionary War. This book is the first complete account of the fort's history, drawing on all the documentary evidence available and placing it in the context of the larger struggle for independence.