Called "the Key to the Continent" and "the Gibraltar of the North;" Fort Ticonderoga controlled the strategically critical portage between Lakes George and Champlain in the eighteenth century and played an important role in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. French troops began construction of the fort in 1755; calling it Fort Carillon. The British captured the fort in 1759 and renamed it Fort Ticonderoga. The storming of the fort on May 10; 1775; by Benedict Arnold; Ethan Allen; and the Green Mountain Boys was Americas first victory of the Revolutionary War.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sing of the times!By Paolo LaCinaI know that Cleveland had some of the most beautiful churches in America. Sadly. the closures are a tale of times to come as we Catholics have fewer children and move from the inner cities to the suburbs. Just another example of a shrinking religion and a need to preserve some of the heritage to pass it along to our future. The newer style of churches being built. for the most part. are an insult to our faith and these beautiful old churches that praise God are vanishing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great loss.By RobinThis booklet is wonderful. The cover shows one of the amazing (the most amazing church in my opinion) churches now lost to us as so many have become.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great cultural and architectural historyBy Janice Feinglasslove this series of history books. it is sad we are saying goodbye to so many wonderful landmarks in older cities.
