The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac: An Illustrated History

Focusing on the lives and duties of over 4,500 soldiers at Fort Mackinac from 1780 to 1895, this illustrated history reveals the fort's strategic military significance. Phil Porter, director of Mackinac State Historic Parks, presents a compelling narrative enhanced by more than 150 historic portraits, maps, and photographs sourced from various libraries and museums. Military historians and enthusiasts of Mackinac's military past will find this volume both informative and visually engaging, capturing the essence of soldier life at the fort.