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Fort Pitt And Letters From The Frontier (1892)

Fort Pitt And Letters From The Frontier (1892)

Darlington, Mary Carson
De Blainville, Pierre-Joseph Celoron
Ecuyer, Simeon

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ISBN10: 116543010X
ISBN13: 9781165430109
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier is a historical book written by Mary Carson Darlington in 1892. The book is a compilation of letters written by her ancestors during the early years of the American frontier. The letters provide an insight into the daily life of the settlers and the challenges they faced in the wilderness.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the founding of Fort Pitt, which was a strategic military post during the French and Indian War. The author provides a detailed account of the construction of the fort, its importance in the war, and the role it played in the development of the region.The second part of the book comprises letters written by Mary Carson Darlington's ancestors, who were among the first settlers in the region. The letters provide a vivid description of the challenges faced by the settlers, including attacks by Native Americans, harsh weather conditions, and the struggle to establish a new community in the wilderness.Overall, Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early years of the American frontier. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the challenges faced by its early settlers.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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