Old Fort St. Joseph: Or Michigan Under Four Flags (1907)

Old Fort St. Joseph: Or Michigan Under Four Flags is a historical book written by Daniel McCoy and published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Fort St. Joseph, a French trading post established in present-day Niles, Michigan, in the early 18th century. McCoy takes the reader on a journey through the fort's history, from its founding by the French in 1691 to its eventual abandonment in 1781. The book covers the fort's role in the French and Indian War, as well as its subsequent capture by the British. McCoy also discusses the fort's brief period of Spanish ownership and its eventual return to British control. The book provides insights into the daily life of the fort's inhabitants, including the French traders, Native Americans, and British soldiers who occupied the fort over the years. In addition to its historical content, Old Fort St. Joseph: Or Michigan Under Four Flags also includes numerous illustrations and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the fort and its surroundings. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Great Lakes region or the colonial era in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.