The French and Indian War in Pennsylvania, 1753-1763: Fortification and Struggle [Paperback]

Louis M. Waddell (Author), Bruce D. Bomberger (Author), Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (Corporate Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892710578
• ISBN-13: 978-0892710577
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Completation of Forts in Pennsylvania, August 2, 1999

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texmexfla "Seeker of Truth" (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The French and Indian War in Pennsylvania, 1753-1763: Fortification and Struggle (Paperback)

This 112 page book includes b/w photos, engavings, drawings, charts,and summaries of forts and camps built by the British, French, Colonies of Pennsylvania & Virginia, and private citizens during the French and Indian War. Especially helpful are the fort and site inventories which give the location, description, dates, and notes at a glance. This is an excellent reference work for scholars, but at the same time a key tool for the student of the period and/or archaeology. Family historians researching their ancestors may also find this work helpful. An index and annotated bibliography are also included.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of PA F&I War sites, October 27, 2005

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The French and Indian War in Pennsylvania, 1753-1763: Fortification and Struggle (Paperback)

The French and Indian War began in and then raged throughout most of Pennsylvania. This excellent book, published by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, concentrates on identifying and describing the physical sites located within the state that had a connection to that conflict. Various forts are discussed, some in great detail, especially if they have seen work by archeologists, and important trans-state trails, especially the Forbes Trail, are analyzed and plotted.

The Commission is interested in site preservation (many significant sites have already been lost to strip mining and development), and this publication hopes to foster public interest in that endeavor. It is extremely informative and reports in great detail. Many photos, maps, and charts accompany the text. The tracing of the Forbes Road against modern roads (though I disagree somewhat with their route near Ft. Loudon) is most useful for anyone wanting to drive the old trail (where possible). Virtually every fort mentioned in the historical records is listed here. There is also a superb annotated bibliography. A great book on F&I War sites in PA. Highly recommended.