Episode 81: Digging Deeper into The Last of The Mohicans with Dr. David Starbuck

Rogers Rangers, The Third Largest City in America and the French & Indian Wars with Dr. David Starbuck

Archeologist, author and professor Dr. David Starbuck joins us this week at Rogers Island - the setting for James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans. At the height of the French & Indian Wars on America's first frontier, Fort Edward, New York was the third largest city in the American colonies. We talk with David and his students about:

The rich history behind the Last of the Mohicans, Rogers' Rangers and the birthplace of the US Army Rangers Why were Fort Edward, the Hudson River, Lake George and Fort William Henry at the forefront of global affairs in 1757? Did the Rangers and soldiers hunt for wild game and fish? How did the French & Indian Wars shape America's path? Why is Rogers Island relevant today? Archeology as a path toward storytelling and conservation SUNY Adirondack's Summer Archeology Field Program; Interviews with students and more To read 'We are finally back': Archaeology program makes 18th century finds on Rogers Island  in the August 1, 2019 Post Star, click HERE Find Dr. David Starbuck's books at Amazon by clicking HERE