Louisburg
[ loo-is-burg ]
noun
a seaport on SE Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, in SE Canada: French fortress captured by British 1745, 1758.
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How to use Louisburg in a sentence
The great military event of the campaign of 1745 was the capture of Louisburg by colonial troops.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneNew exertions were required for securing Louisburg, and the colonies were again called upon to furnish men and supplies.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneThe success of the expedition against Louisburg increased the desire to carry the war into Canada.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneBut the prime minister knew so little about America that the messenger had to show him Louisburg and Annapolis on a map.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberTo-day the victor of Louisburg is not without fame—save in his own country.
American Sketches | Charles Whibley
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