Publisher's Synopsis
""Old Fort Duquesne; Or Captain Jack, The Scout"" is an historical novel written by Charles McKnight. The novel is set in the mid-18th century and tells the story of Captain Jack, a skilled scout who is tasked with leading a group of soldiers to reclaim Fort Duquesne from the French. The story is filled with adventure, romance, and conflict, as Captain Jack must navigate dangerous terrain and battle against the French and their Native American allies. The novel is accompanied by copious notes from the author, providing historical context and background information on the events and characters portrayed in the story. Overall, ""Old Fort Duquesne; Or Captain Jack, The Scout"" is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in American history and adventure novels.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.