Fort Dearborn is more than just a historical site-it's a symbol of Chicago's past and present. This book offers a detailed and engaging history of the fort, from its construction in 1803 to its destruction during the War of 1812 and its eventual reconstruction in the 20th century. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago and the American Midwest. 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 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. 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.