Nicolas Martiau: The Adventurous Huguenot, The Military Engineer is a biography of Nicolas Martiau, a French military engineer and Huguenot who became an important figure in early American history. Martiau was one of the first settlers in Virginia and played a significant role in the defense and development of the early English colonies in America. He was instrumental in the construction of fortifications and military infrastructure. This biography explores Martiau's adventurous life, his contributions to the military engineering field, and his experience as a Huguenot refugee fleeing religious persecution in France. The leather-bound edition provides readers with a detailed account of Martiau’s journey, from his roots in France to his military endeavors in the New World. This book is an essential resource for understanding the role of military engineers in early American colonization and the broader history of the Huguenot diaspora.