While every day we should give thanks for the blessings of life, today is a special day for this.This year we are reprinting Mistress Esteem
The Assault on Ticonderoga
A soldier of the Rhode Island regiment, William Smith, managed to get through all obstructions and ensconce himself close under the breastwork.Our
Ticonderoga in 1758
The peninsula of Ticonderoga consists of a rocky plateau, with low grounds on each side, bordering Lake Champlain on the one hand and the outlet of
The Admirable Lord Howe
‘The noblest Englishman that has appeared in my time and the best soldier in the British army," says Wolfe.Our special project presenting the
Election Day, 2024
by Jack Le MoineHere are some thoughts on today's election. This was written some days since.Today's election featured a choice between the two
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 20
Massachusetts was extremely poor by the standards of the present day, living by fishing, farming and a trade sorely hampered by the British navigation
Terms of Louisbourg’s Surrender
The surrender articles stipulated that the garrison should be sent to England, prisoners of war in British ships and that all artillery, arms,
Louisbourg Surrenders Again
The answer was prompt and stern: the garrison must surrender as prisoners of war; a definite reply must be given within an hour.Our special project
Columbus Day, 2024
Columbus’ discovery of the Americas was an event of the highest importance in the history of the world. Through Columbus the Europeans discovered the