Every Home a Fort, Every Man a Warrior: Stories of the Forts and Men in the Upper Ohio Valley During the American Revolutionary War

By Michael Edward Nogay

Published by Tri-State Publishing Co. (Steubenville, Ohio), 2009

First Edition / First Printing

--- SPECIAL ATTRIBUTE: PERSONALLY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ---

This rare, out-of-print regional history masterpiece features an authentic, clean ink signature by the author, Michael Edward Nogay, directly on the title page.

--- CONDITION REPORT ---

This copy is in pristine, collector-grade Near Fine / Like New condition:

• Binding: The spine is completely flat, uncreased, and tight, indicating the book is unread or handled with extreme care.

• Covers: Exceptionally clean, bright paper wraps with crisp, sharp edges and perfectly square corners.

• Pages: Clean, white, and unmarked throughout. No highlighting, notation, or dog-eared pages.

• Text Block: Edges are clean and bright with zero shelf-wear staining or foxing.

(Please review all high-resolution photos to verify the exceptional condition of this exact copy).

--- BOOK OVERVIEW & REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE ---

An invaluable and highly sought-after resource for local historians, Revolutionary War enthusiasts, and genealogy researchers. This work meticulously details the frontier fortifications, family blockhouses, and defensive struggles of the Upper Ohio Valley from 1775 to 1795.

The back cover features a beautifully detailed historical reference map ("Revolutionary Era Forts and Blockhouses in the Upper Ohio Valley") illustrated by Dennis R. Jones, mapping out essential frontier sites across:

• West Virginia (Weirton, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Chester, New Cumberland)

• Ohio (Steubenville, Martins Ferry)

• Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh/Fort Pitt, Washington, Brownsville)

Includes detailed research, militia returns, and historical accounts of legendary frontier figures like Chief Logan, Lewis Wetzel, and local family defense outposts.