DescriptionHistoire de l'Amerique Septentrionale - divisée en quatre tomes (1753) (14577108988).jpg
Français : Attaque de fort Nelson (fort Bourbon) en septembre 1697 par les forces de d'Iberville. Bombardement du fort par un mortier français et escarmouches. Fort pris par d'Iberville le 13 septembre 1697. Dessin réalisé pour illustrer les campagnes de d'Iberville à Terre-Neuve et dans la baie d'Hudson pendant la guerre de la Ligue d'Augsbourg (1688-1697). Dessin publié en 1722 puis en 1753.
English: Attack of Fort Nelson/York Factory (Fort Bourbon) in 1697 by D'Iberville's troops. Fort taken by D'Iberville on September 13, 1697. Drawing made to illustrate the fighting in Newfoundland and Hudson Bay during the war of the League of Augsburg (1688-1697). Drawing published in 1722 then in 1753. Translation of letters ; A : disembarkation of ammunition and food. B : French camp called Camp Bourbon. C : Mortar hidden in a wood. D : Skirmishes. E : Fort Nelson (York Factory).
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