{"product_id":"o-forte","title":"The fort","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn Englishman—with literary talent, historical research, and the weight of thousands of copies sold—steps onto the sacred ground of the myth that built the United States. In tow, he deconstructs the perfect image of one of the most revered heroes of the American War of Independence, Paul Revere. In \u003cem\u003eThe Fort\u003c\/em\u003e , Bernard Cornwell shows why he has become today's most acclaimed historical fiction writer and confirms his remarkable talent for recreating decisive battles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHere, Cornwell revisits one of the greatest naval debacles in American history, alongside Pearl Harbor: the Battle of Penobscot Bay against the British. He follows the entire preparation of the rebel and British forces up to the decisive moment. He also sheds light on one of the most remarkable episodes in American military history, portraying the bloody confrontations in a fast-paced manner and revealing interesting facts about the conflict. Always with the meticulous historical research that is his trademark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The year is 1779, three years after the former colony's declaration of independence, and tensions with the Crown reach an unbearable level. Concerned about the absence of British troops between Canada and New York, except for a small garrison in Newport, the English decide to establish an outpost in Castile, then on the coast of Maine. Seven hundred infantry, fifty artillery, and three small ships are sent to the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUnder the command of the experienced Scottish general Francis McLean—a delightful character lost in the intricate maze of historical records, now masterfully rescued by Bernard Cornwell—the army begins rapidly constructing a rudimentary fort to serve as the center of its defenses. Meanwhile, the Americans assemble the largest fleet ever assembled by the rebels during the conflict, with more than 40 ships, under the command of the arrogant Captain Saltonstall. His orders: capture, kill, and destroy the enemy. Who will win?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe fort\u003c\/em\u003e features the elements that made Cornwell famous: history and adventure in perfect proportions. A fable of war and heroism that captivates from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159433658620,"sku":"9788501092922","price":89.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/a6180c29b0270bbc79842a17ca3c0b6b.jpg?v=1781150449","url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/products\/o-forte","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}