Publisher's Synopsis
Fort Washington at Cincinnati, Ohio is a historical book written by Robert Ralston Jones and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the construction and history of Fort Washington, which was built in 1789 by General Josiah Harmar. The fort was strategically situated on the Ohio River and played a crucial role in the early American frontier. The book details the various conflicts that occurred in and around the fort, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 and the War of 1812. It also provides information about the daily life of soldiers stationed at Fort Washington, including their living conditions, duties, and interactions with the local Native American tribes.In addition to its historical content, the book includes illustrations and photographs of the fort and its surroundings, as well as maps and diagrams of the fort's layout and defenses. Overall, Fort Washington at Cincinnati, Ohio is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the role of forts in early American military strategy.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.
