Historic Flags of the Lake Champlain and Lake George Area by James P. Millard

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Praise for Jim Millard's LAKE PASSAGES: A Journey through the Centuries...
"...thank you for having produced such a wonderful book. The book has a haunting theme that thrills. One somehow feels as if being paddled on canoe trips, or steered on board sloops and other vessels alongside the ghostly figures of our heroes through those magnificent lakes and rivers of unequalled beauty. It gives the feeling of being there as no other book of its kind does. For those with a passion for the history of these waters, this book is a must...The many photos of the valley's landmarks, monuments, statues, forts and panoramic views, make all so worthwhile an additive to pleasant reading." Stanley W. Gomez- Gibraltar

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French Naval Ensign:
The all white flag of La Marine Royale (sometimes known as the Bourbon Banner) was flown over all French fortresses in New France. Some of the places this ensign would have been seen are Fort Saint Frederic, Fort Carillon, the French forts on the Richelieu and perhaps at Fort Saint Anne on Isle la Motte. This photo was taken at the site of Fort Saint Frederic in Crown Point.

British Union Jack:
This is the banner that flew over all of His Majesty's fortresses in New England. Noticeably absent are the thin red stripes that grace the modern day flag of Great Britain. It was seen at Fort William Henry, the fort at Crown Point and Ticonderoga. This flag flies over His Majesty's fort at Crown Point.

American Grand Union:
Though never officially sanctioned by the Continental Congress, this flag came to symbolize the American cause during the Revolution. It was first referred to as "Grand Union" in a letter of George Washington. It is believed to have flown at Ticonderoga and Mt. Independence. This photo was taken at Mt. Independence.

United States of America:
15 star American flag. This flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes was unique among American flags. Adopted by Congress in 1795 after Vermont and Kentucky were added to the Union, it was the official flag until 1818. It would have graced the cities of Plattsburgh and Burlington during the War of 1812 engagements at those places. It also would have flown from the American fleet during the Battle of Plattsburgh and would have been seen at Vergennes and Fort Cassin at the mouth of the Otter Creek. This photo was taken at Ft. McHenry National Monument and National Shrine in Baltimore. To visit the Fort McHenry site, click HERE.
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