He looked back on the lake’s still bosom flecked with mists and its quiet mountains sleeping under the flush of dawn. There was nothing in the wild
Siege of Fort William Henry
Day after day the weary roar of the distant cannonade fell on the ears of Webb in his camp at Fort Edward.Our special project presenting the
French Army Advances Upon Fort William Henry
The earthen mounds of Fort William Henry still stand by the brink of Lake George. Seated at the sunset of an August day under the pines that cover
The French Army at Ticonderoga
Now, on the eve of departure, Montcalm, anxious for harmony among his red allies, called them to a grand council near the camp of Rigaud.Our special
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 15
The British expedition gave Montcalm and Vaudreuil the opportunity to execute a scheme which they had nursed since the fall of Oswego.Our special
July Fourth, 2024
Today we celebrate the United States of America. It was founded on principals. The Declaration of Independence summarized those thus:We hold these
Views of the French High Command
The letters of the Governor and those of the General, it will be seen, contradict each other flatly at several points.Our special project presenting
Montcalm’s Impressions of Canada
His station obliged him to maintain a high standard of living, to his great financial detriment, for Canadian prices were inordinate.Our special
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 14
A few hours after, the whole body reappeared, filing off to surround the fort, on which they kept up a brisk but harmless fire of musketry.Our