The Fort In The Forest: A Story Of The Fall Of Fort William Henry In 1757

""The Fort In The Forest: A Story Of The Fall Of Fort William Henry In 1757"" is a historical fiction novel written by Everett T. Tomlinson. The book is set in the year 1757 and tells the story of the fall of Fort William Henry during the French and Indian War. The story is narrated by a young boy named Robert, who is the son of a British officer stationed at the fort.The book takes the reader on a journey through the events leading up to the fall of the fort, including the tensions between the British and French forces in the area, as well as the strained relationships between the British soldiers and the Native American tribes who were allied with them.As the French army lays siege to the fort, Robert and his family are forced to flee into the nearby forest, where they encounter a group of Native Americans who offer to help them escape. Along the way, they witness the brutal realities of war and the devastating impact it has on the people caught in the middle.Through Robert's eyes, the reader is given a firsthand account of the fall of Fort William Henry and the tragic aftermath that followed. The book is a gripping and emotional tale of survival, loss, and the human cost of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.