Fort Ticonderoga: A Short History

"Fort Ticonderoga: A Short History" by Stephen H. P. Pell is a historical narrative that recounts the story of Fort Ticonderoga, detailing its transformation from the early 1600s, when native populations inhabited the Champlain Valley, through its critical military engagements in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War; it recalls the initial European contact with Samuel de Champlain's arrival and interactions with local tribes, before exploring how the fort became a strategically vital location due to major conflicts and key figures that shaped America's military past.