History Of Fort Wayne: From The Earliest Known Accounts Of This Point To The Present Period

By Wallace a Brice

Book Overview

The book ""History Of Fort Wayne: From The Earliest Known Accounts Of This Point To The Present Period"" by Wallace A. Brice is a comprehensive account of the history of Fort Wayne, Indiana, from its earliest days to the present. The book covers the period from the arrival of the French explorers in the mid-18th century to the present day, with a focus on the development of the city and its role in the history of the Midwest.The author begins by describing the early history of Fort Wayne, including the arrival of the French and the establishment of the first trading post in the area. He then goes on to describe the role of the fort during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, as well as the growth of the city during the 19th century.Throughout the book, Brice provides detailed accounts of the major events and personalities that shaped the history of Fort Wayne, including the arrival of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes, the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal, and the development of the city's manufacturing and transportation industries.The book also includes numerous photographs and maps that help to illustrate the history of Fort Wayne, as well as a detailed bibliography and index for further research. Overall, ""History Of Fort Wayne"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this important Midwestern city.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163111619
• ISBN13: 9781163111611
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"