
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Visit a Louisiana landmark that tells a big piece of the American story.
Fort Jesup was founded two centuries ago, a bulwark on the youthful nation's western frontier. During its long run as a military post, it was visited by over one thousand soldiers and officers, many of whom would make a lasting impact on American history. The long list of luminaries includes Presidents Zachary Taylor and Ulysses S. Grant, over forty officers who would become Civil War generals, and two Surgeons General, one of whom would treat Abraham Lincoln after he was shot. Thousands of settlers also passed through on their way to Texas, using the fort as a waypoint on their journey. As citadel and stopping post, Fort Jesup played a critical role during the nation's formative years. Author Scott DeBose shares the sprawling story of this Louisiana icon.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. The Western Boundary of the United States and the Origin of Fort Jesup
- 2. A Fort in the Wilderness
- 3. The Trailblazers
- 4. Expansion, Repairs and the Founding of Shreveport and Lake Charles
- 5. Fort Jesup and the Texas Revolution
- 6. “Wars, and the Rumor of Wars”
- 7. The Second Dragoons at Fort Jesup
- 8. The Eve of War
- 9. The Civil War, World War II and Efforts to Save the Forgotten Fort
- Notes
- Bibliography
- About the Author