The Taking of Louisburg, 1745

"The Taking of Louisburg, 1745" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical book about the siege of Louisburg. Written in the late 1800s, the account looks at the events that caused the fortress of Louisburg to be captured during a time when England and France were fighting over land in North America. The book probably tells about the plans that people made, how these plans affected politics, and what people experienced at this important time in colonial history. First, it describes the need for the colonies to build strong defenses and it talks about Louisburg's defenses. It then goes over the political situation at the time and the fact that the English colonies weren't strong enough to protect themselves from the French. The book reflects on just how important Louisburg was as a stronghold and prepares to describe the events that led to the siege. It explains how the New England forces, under the leadership of Governor William Shirley, were motivated and got ready to take over Louisburg amidst the growing tension with the French.