Publication

1962 - Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

79,500 words, Guess

Page Count

318 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC973.26
  • LCCE195 .H23

Description

The author reconstructs the picture of the ragged men, the battles and sieges during this long series of wars which began in the 1690's. He show how the French colonies spanned the continent while the English lay on the seacoast, and points out that the basic conflict occurred as the English desperately tried to penetrate the barrier of the Appalachians. He also discusses the controversial role of the Indian in these wars. (Publisher).

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Mainstream of America series

Other Editions

  • The French and Indian Wars: the story of battles and forts in the wilderness.Doubleday1962-01-01

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