The Capture of Louisbourg, 1745 is a book written by Samuel Adams Drake about the capture of the fortress of Louisbourg by English and colonial forces under William Pitt in 1745. The author describes in detail the strategy and tactics of the battle, reveals the life and military exploits of the participants of this historical event. The book provides a unique perspective on the war between France and Great Britain for dominance in North America, and also opens the reader to important pages in the history of the Royal Army and the noble resistance to the occupation.