Of a Temporary Character: An Historic Structure Report of First Fort, Second Fort, and the Arsenal and Historical Base Map, Fort Union National Monument, Fort Union, New Mexico (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Laura Soulliere Harrison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1391647718 ISBN 13: 9781391647715

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the enduring story of Fort Union through its ruins, maps, and historical analysis.

This Historic Structure Report details the First Fort, Second Fort, and the Arsenal at Fort Union National Monument, offering a comprehensive view of their construction, use, and preservation. It weaves together historical context, architectural data, and base mapping to illuminate how the site shaped and reflected regional history along the Santa Fe Trail.

• Learn how the fort’s earthworks, sutler structures, and bombproof buildings were planned, built, used, and altered over time.
• See how the base map and photography document changes, locations, and the sequence of facilities from the mid-1800s through later years.
• Understand the role of Fort Union as a supply depot, defense point, and cultural crossroads, with insights into management and preservation decisions.
• Discover the research process, sources, and collaborative effort behind a detailed archival and field study.

Ideal for readers of military and western history, historic preservation, and archaeological survey work, this edition provides clear context and concrete detail about a pivotal frontier site.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1391647718
• ISBN 13: 9781391647715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 274