Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100 m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
George Croghan
Experience the thrilling journey of a young Kentuckian who rose to military fame through courage and clever strategy during the War of 1812.
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St. Clair's Defeat
An ill-equipped American army marches into a deadly trap, facing a brutal defeat that echoes through history with tales of heroism and despair.
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Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862
A brave Civil War colonel's life of service and sacrifice is remembered through letters and historical accounts, revealing his impact on his community, before his tragic demise on the battlefield.
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The French and British at Three Rivers
In a battle for land and power, two European empires collide in the heart of North America, forever changing the destiny of nations and tribes.
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Crawford's Defeat: A Tale of the Frontier in 1812
When a boastful man's courage is tested by a practical joke during a time of war, an entire village erupts in panic, revealing the fine line between fear and laughter on the American frontier.
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Gene Stratton Porter, Best-Seller
From a childhood spent among the Indiana wilderness to her phenomenal success as an author and naturalist, this is the heartwarming story of a pioneer who inspired generations to treasure the natural world.
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General Harmar's Campaign
Witness a disastrous military campaign where American troops marched into the Old Northwest, only to face fierce Native American resistance and suffer a crushing defeat.
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Some Historic Trees
Uncover the hidden stories of America intertwined with the lives of silent, rooted giants that witnessed the birth of a nation.
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General Anthony Wayne's Expedition into the Indian Country
A determined general leads his forces against Native American tribes in a fierce struggle for control of the Northwest Territory, culminating in a decisive battle that shapes the future of the American frontier.
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Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791
Venture into the harsh landscapes of the 18th-century Northwest Territory, where a general's mission to claim land clashes with Native American resistance.
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A Soldier's Life on the Western Frontier in 1813
Experience the brutal realities of an American soldier's life as he struggles against a relentless enemy and unforgiving wilderness during the War of 1812.
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