Fort Pitt And Letters From The Frontier (1892)
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Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier is a historical non-fiction book written by Mary Carson Darlington in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Fort Pitt, a British fortification located in present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the 18th century. The author also includes a collection of letters written by her ancestors who were early settlers and pioneers of the American frontier.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the history of Fort Pitt, including its construction in 1758, its role in the French and Indian War, and its use as a milita...
Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier is a historical non-fiction book written by Mary Carson Darlington in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Fort Pitt, a British fortification located in present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the 18th century. The author also includes a collection of letters written by her ancestors who were early settlers and pioneers of the American frontier.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the history of Fort Pitt, including its construction in 1758, its role in the French and Indian War, and its use as a military base during the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of the fort's strategic importance and its impact on the surrounding region.The second part of the book is a collection of letters written by the author's ancestors who were early settlers of the American frontier. The letters provide a firsthand account of life on the frontier, including the challenges of surviving in a harsh and often dangerous environment. They also provide insight into the relationships between settlers and Native Americans during this time.The third part of the book includes additional historical documents, including maps and illustrations, that provide further context for the history of Fort Pitt and the American frontier.Overall, Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the role of Fort Pitt in shaping that history. The author's personal connection to the subject matter and the inclusion of primary source material make this book a unique and engaging read.Also Authored By William M. Darlington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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