Walter Hill Crockett
âA History of Lake Champlain; the Record of Three Centuries, 1609-1909â offers a comprehensive exploration of the storied past of Lake Champlain, from its early days of exploration to the dawn of the 20th century. Walter Hill Crockett meticulously details the lake’s significance in various historical epochs, including its crucial role in military campaigns during the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. Beyond its military importance, the book delves into the economic and social life surrounding the lake, chronicling the development of trade, transportation, and communities along its shores. Crockett examines the impact of the lake on regional identity and its enduring allure as a natural landmark. This volume serves as an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of New England history and the legacy of Lake Champlain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
