Old Fort Garland

By James T. (James Taylor) Forrest

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a soldier's journal from 1860 to 1883, the rugged existence of a Colorado fort unfolds amid battles, shifting commands, and the long shadow of civil unrest.

Genres

History - American Fiction

Released

2014-11-29

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Summary

"Old Fort Garland" by James T. Forrest is a fictional journal of Corporal O'Connor that brings to life Fort Garland, Colorado, from 1860 to 1883, blending historical details with narrative storytelling. Through the eyes of a made-up soldier, the book reveals the trials of military life on the American frontier as conflicts with Native American tribes erupt, military leadership shifts, and the shadow of the Civil War looms. O'Connor's entries explore the daily routines of soldiers, the struggle to survive in a tough land, the complex relationships with nearby Indigenous people, and the fort's progress from a new outpost to eventual closure. The story captures the stark social conditions and difficulties faced by soldiers while serving their country, finishing with thoughts on the fort being shut down and the changes to the region.