Betty Zane - Zane Grey - Books - Independently Published - 9798720405106 - March 12, 2021
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Betty Zane

Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country. In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width. Surrounded by astockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense. The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first. The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes. Besides the blockhouse, there were a number of cabins located within the stockade. Wells had been sunk inside the inclosure, so that if the spring happened to go dry, an abundance of good water could be had at all times. In all the histories of frontier life mention is made of the forts and the protection they offered in time of savage warfare. These forts were used as homes for the settlers, who often lived for weeks inside the walls.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released March 12, 2021
ISBN13 9798720405106
Publishers Independently Published
Pages 250
Dimensions 127 × 203 × 14 mm   ·   272 g
Language English  

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