The Story of Old Fort Dearborn (1912)

By Josiah Seymour Currey

Book Overview

The Story of Old Fort Dearborn is a historical account of the early days of Chicago, focusing on the establishment and eventual destruction of Fort Dearborn. Written by Josiah Seymour Currey and first published in 1912, the book provides a detailed look at the events leading up to the construction of the fort, the daily life of its inhabitants, and the tragic events that led to its demise.Currey begins by describing the early history of the Chicago area, including the arrival of French explorers and the subsequent battles between various Native American tribes for control of the region. He then delves into the establishment of Fort Dearborn in 1803, which was built to protect the newly established American settlement from Native American attacks.The book provides a vivid portrait of life at the fort, including the daily routines of the soldiers and their families, as well as the interactions between the soldiers and the local Native American tribes. Currey also details the various conflicts that arose between the two groups, culminating in the infamous Battle of Fort Dearborn in 1812, which resulted in the death of nearly all of the fort's inhabitants.Throughout the book, Currey uses a combination of primary sources and personal anecdotes to bring the story of Fort Dearborn to life. He also includes a number of illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography of the area and the layout of the fort.Overall, The Story of Old Fort Dearborn is a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in Chicago's history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the early days of the 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: 1104667193
• ISBN13: 9781104667191
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"