History and building of forts set up by French, English, Spanish and Americans on U.S. soil. Useful for model-makers; notes those which can be visited.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
The Transition period: Fort Caroline (Fort San Mateo) -- Jamestown -- Plymouth -- The Bastioned system: The Castillo de San Marcos (Fort Marion) -- Fort Ticonderoga (Fort Vaudeuil & Fort Carillon) -- Fort McHenry -- The Forts move west: Fort Clatsop -- Fort Vancouver (picture of blockhouse) -- Fort Dearborn -- Fort Laramie (Fort William & Fort John) -- Defending the coasts: Castle Clinton -- Castle William -- Fort Pulaski -- Fort Sumter.