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Louisbourg

British  
/ ˈluːɪsˌbɜːɡ /

noun

  1. a fortress in Canada, in Nova Scotia on SE Cape Breton Island: founded in 1713 by the French and strongly fortified (1720–40); captured by the British (1758) and demolished; reconstructed as a historic site

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"My guess is that Maple proceeds hostile or friendly, regardless," said Roy, vice-president of Louisbourg Investments.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2011

Visit the historic fort at Louisbourg and take a boat tour of Bras d’Or Lake, the saltwater lake that almost bisects the island.

From New York Times • May 18, 2010

At Louisbourg, Fort Frontenac, Fort Duquesne, there had been great and substantial successes.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

In the following year, Wolfe served at Louisbourg.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

Shirley called the Massachusetts Assembly together in secret session, and propounded his scheme for an expedition against Louisbourg.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

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