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The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760

By William Wood
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The narrative traces the fortress's rise from a post-Utrecht effort to preserve a French seaway, centered on Louisbourg, to its precarious forty-year existence, focusing on naval strategy, military engineering, and repeated sieges and blockades. It explains how the stronghold functioned as a maritime link between Europe and interior colonies, recounts major relief attempts, naval engagements, and combined operations, and follows the cycles of capture, recovery, and final loss in the mid-eighteenth century. Technical descriptions and documentary evidence support a chronological account of causes, crises, and consequences.

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William Wood

William Wood was a notable author and historian known for his detailed chronicles of maritime history and significant events in Canadian and American history. His works often explore themes of exploration and conflict, as seen in titles like "Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray" and "The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812." Wood also contributed to conservation efforts, particularly in his address on animal sanctuaries in Labrador. His writing reflects a deep interest in the historical narratives that shaped North America, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century historical literature.

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