A Prospective View of the Battle Fought Near lake George, on the 8th of Sept. 1755, between 2000 English, with 250 Mohawks
Albany: Richard Pease, 1852. Samuel Blodget, Artist, Thomas Jefferys, Engraver. Good. Item #900051
RARE 1852 BROADSIDE engraving depicting the Battle of Lake George, the first major engagement of the French and Indian War after Braddock's Defeat.
This illustrated map was originally published in 1756, commissioned by the British Parliament.
Beautifully engraved by Thomas Jefferys, this pictorial map features the plans of both Forts Edward and William Henry as well as a map of the Hudson River Valley extending north from New York City.
The Battle is separated into two sections on the broadside, the 1st and 2nd engagements and also depicted are Mohawk Indian canoes along the shore of Lake George. The battle was a major win for the British, who quite literally pulled victory from the jaws of defeat, and led directly to the building of Forts William Henry and Carillon, later to become Fort Ticonderoga.
Framed under UV-protective glass this beautiful artifact measures 22" X 14".Good condition with a few closed tears along the edges and some back side tape repairs.
A RARE and beautiful piece, this is the perfect gift for the F&I historian in your household!
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