Publisher's Synopsis
This is the "Report Of The Commission To Locate The Site Of The Frontier Forts Of Pennsylvania", including the "Prefatory Note. The Indian Forts Of The Blue Mountains." This historical record meticulously documents the sites of frontier forts in Pennsylvania, offering invaluable insights into the early settlements and the interactions between settlers and Native American tribes. Compiled by the Commission, with contributions from Henry Melchior Muhlenberg Richards, John M. Buckalew, Sheldon Reynolds, Jay Gilfillan Weiser, and George Dallas Albert, the report provides detailed accounts and locations of these important historical landmarks.
Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the colonial history of Pennsylvania and the early frontier days will find this report to be an essential resource. It sheds light on the challenges faced by settlers, the strategies employed for defense, and the complex relationships with the indigenous populations, preserving a vital piece of American history.
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