Old Fort Chartres on the Mississippi River
by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County John T. Faris
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"Old Fort Chartres on the Mississippi River" by John T. Faris is a historical account of the French fort located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The book delves into the history of Fort Chartres, originally occupied in 1720 by Philippe François de Renault. The fort was built to protect against the Spaniards and was part of John Law's Company of the Indies, which later faced financial ruin. The book describes the fort's construction, various expeditions against the Indians, and its eventual decline due to natural disasters. Despite its eventual ruin, efforts have been made to preserve th...
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