Old Fort Snelling, 1819-1858

"Old Fort Snelling, 1819-1858" by Marcus Lee Hansen is a historical book that tells the story of a crucial military base in the American West during the 1800s. The book looks at how Old Fort Snelling was built and how it affected the area around it from 1819 to 1858. It discusses the fort's role in dealing with Native American tribes, protecting settlers, and supporting the country's westward growth. Hansen helps you understand how different countries had controlled the territory before America did, like France, Spain, and England. The tale shows how the fort became an important part of the American government and military presence as the West grew and how the fort influenced the lives of soldiers and the relationships between settlers and Native Americans. The book also investigates the fort's economic impact at the time.