Robert M Dunkerly

Broschiertes Buch

The French & Indian War in Western Pennsylvania

Beschreibung

War of Empires/ The colonial frontier of Western Pennsylvania set the stage for the fight over control of North America and the promise of the American West. The war began in the Commonwealth and the defenses, roads and skirmishes fought in the Western part of the state defined the war and the early career of George Washington. Join author Robert M. Dunkerly as he reveals the harrowing history of the French and Indian War in Western Pennsylvania.

Autor

Robert M. (Bert) Dunkerly grew up traveling portions of the Braddock and Forbes Roads. One of the first historic sites he visited was Fort Necessity. In the process of researching this book, he has walked, biked or driven the entire length of the Braddock and Forbes Roads. He holds a degree in history from St. Vincent College and a master's degree in historic preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. He has worked at fourteen historic sites and written more than a dozen books. He is a past president of the Richmond Civil War Round Table and serves on the Preservation Commission for the American Revolution Round Table--Richmond. Dunkerly is currently a park ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 153mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 445g
• ISBN-13: 9781467156172
• ISBN-10: 1467156175
• Artikelnr.: 68926315