The French and British at Three Rivers

"The French and British at Three Rivers," by the staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, is a historical pamphlet from the 1950s that explores the clashes between the French and British over a crucial location in North America. It tells the story of how the French initially set up trading posts and made alliances with Native Americans, especially at Post Miami, located where the St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Rivers meet. As English settlements grew, they began to challenge the French for control, leading to battles, shifting alliances, and events like the English giving up Fort Miami in 1760. The narrative also covers the resulting tension among Native tribes under British rule, setting the stage for the American Revolution, and shows how power and cultures changed hands in this important region.