Episode 4 “Part 2: The Opening of a Backdoor and the Seizure of the West (1758-1759)”

New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World

The British capture of Fort Frontenac in 1758 and open the way to Montreal. We will also dive deep into the background of William Johnson and learn of his rise to prominence on the frontier. Book Recommendations: “Mohawk Baronet” by James Thomas Flexner & “Bateaux and Whaleboats” by Ian Macpherson McCullogh