Jim says: "America's Historic Lakes is truly a 'labor of love", everything about it reflects my passion and enthusiasm for this area. The Lake Champlain and Lake George area is so rich in history and natural beauty, I find myself compelled to share what I've learned and discover regularly about these wonderful places. I hope you'll join me in this exciting journey of discovery- whether it be by visiting the site, taking one of our exciting local history tours, or enjoying our books and other fun items."
Description: The first of Jim Millard's new books on Fort Montgomery, this volume is a pictorial history of the great stone fort guarding the border at Rouses Point, New York.
Synopsis:
Fort Montgomery, long confused with infamous Fort "Blunder" built earlier on the same site, looms large in local legend and lore. Wonderfully illustrated with over 160 vintage and modern photographs and documents, this exciting new book is a must for history buffs and those who love Lake Champlain. The book has been very well received... Here's what noted author and historian Russell P. Bellico had to say--- "...a superb job of researching and writing... the effort alone in gathering these rare photographs and interpreting the ruins is remarkable." Third-System fortifications authority John R. Weaver II wrote " ...a highly enjoyable book... The author has done a wonderful job of blending current photographs of the remains of the fort with older photographs of the fort in its full glory. By taking current photos from the same vantage point of his historic photos and printing them side-by-side, he effectively orients the reader to what is left of the fort while showing its magnificence before it was...abandoned. While this book is a prelude to the full history of the fortifications of Rouses Point that the author is currently preparing, it is a wonderful work in its own right. The technical details of the fort are sound and reflect the extensive research done by the author... I consider it a must buy for anyone interested in this period of fortifications, or in the history of the northern frontier of the United States."--- Volume discounts are available. Contact the publisher at sales@historiclakes.org for a quote.
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