Publisher's Synopsis
Outpost On The Wabash, 1787-1791 is a historical non-fiction book written by Gayle Thornbrough. The book is a detailed account of the establishment and early years of Fort Knox, a military outpost located on the Wabash River in what is now Indiana. The book chronicles the challenges faced by the soldiers and settlers who lived at the outpost, including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh living conditions, and the struggle to maintain supplies and communication with the outside world. Thornbrough draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official reports, to provide a vivid and engaging picture of life at the fort. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the larger geopolitical forces shaping the region and the tensions between settlers and Native Americans. Overall, Outpost On The Wabash, 1787-1791 is a meticulously researched and compellingly written account of an important chapter in American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the early history of the United States, military history, or the history of the American frontier.Letters Of Josiah Harmar And John Francis Hamtramck And Other Letters And Documents Selected From The Harmar Papers In The William L. Clemens Library. Indiana Historical Society Publications V19.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.
