Old Fort Chartres on the Mississippi River

Old Fort Chartres on the Mississippi River, written by John T. Faris and published in 1955, provides a detailed historical account of Fort Chartres, a significant French fort established in the early 18th century. The book examines the fort's construction, its role in colonial French America, interactions with Native American tribes, and its eventual decline due to natural disasters. Faris also discusses preservation efforts and plans to reconstruct the fort, highlighting its historical importance in Randolph County, Illinois.