Quaint and Historic Forts of North America

"Quaint and Historic Forts of North America" by John Martin Hammond is a journey through the continent's military heritage told through its forts. Written in the early 1900s, the book shows the historical importance and special designs of important forts in North America. It moves from colonial times forward, talking about the wars and cultural mix that shaped these places. It starts off by making the point that the forts act as a sample of North America's fighting past, highlighting different groups that fought over the land. Spots like Cape Breton Island are brought up, mentioning the large fortress of Louisburg and what it did during the War of the Austrian Succession. It implies that relationships between native groups, European settlers, and war efforts were complex, making way for a close look at the history and stories of specific forts in later chapters.