Author: Willis Tracy HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schenecdaty, New York
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis Tracy HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schenecdaty, New York
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
History of the Mohawk Valley, Gateway to the West, 1614-1925
Author: Nelson GreenePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 978
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A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis T. Hanson JrPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656003587
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Excerpt from A History of Schenectady During the Revolution: To Which Is Appended a Contribution to the Individual Records of the Inhabitants of the Schenectady District During That Period In gathering material for this work I have been struck with the scarcity of available manuscript sources of information. In the minutes of the various Committees of Safety which rightly form the base upon which the history of the early years Of the war is built, wide gaps appear and the only manuscript records of these boards now known to exist are those covering the period from January 15, 1777, to February 17, 1778, deposited in the Library Of Congress (force Collee tion), which, being wrongly labeled and catalogued, were discovered by the writer only by the merest chance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis Tracy HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schenecdaty, New York
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
History of Schenectady during the revolution, to which is appended a contribution to the individual records of the inhabitants of the Schenectady district during that period
Author: Willis Tracy Hanson (jr)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis Tracy HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schenectady (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis Tracy HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schenectady (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A History of Schenectady During the Revolution
Author: Willis T. HansonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780832862267
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
HIST OF SCHENECTADY DURING THE
Author: Willis T. (Willis Tracy) HansonPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781363103232
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Schenectady Genesis, Volume II
Author: John Gearing EsqPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Schenectady Genesis, Volume II, is a follow-up to Susan Staffa's highly acclaimed first volume, the Colonial Crucible 1661-1774. This standalone volume traces the four most tumultuous decades in the history of Schenectady: from the ending of the French & Indian War into the War for Independence, and later Schenectady's own fight for independence from Albany. At the same time, the town was burgeoning into an economic powerhouse at the center of the international fur trade, while trying not to tear itself apart over who owned the town's Common Lands. This all plays against the growing friction of Schenectady's transition away from its Dutch roots into a town with a greater English influence. It is not a stretch to state the armies and militia from Schenectady, Albany and Tryon counties played major roles in securing the northern border and helping to turn the tide in the Battles of Saratoga and skirmishes throughout the Mohawk Valley. The work strongly captures the state of tension that enveloped the region as fears of invasion from the north echoed throughout the valley. While military coverage is one of the great strengths of the book, Schenectady Genesis, Volume II, is so much more than a broadsheet to stake military claims. Detailed explications and charts covering businesses and their owners, churches and religious figures, governmental leaders, the growth of education in the city, and the roles of everyday citizens are all here. Extensive and well-document endnotes provide a wealth of historical information from primary sources that add flesh to storylines that would otherwise be ignored. TestimonialsJohn Gearing's exhaustive research has produced a wonderful book that will delight those readers looking for a complete picture of the American Revolution in and around Schenectady. It is also much more than just the recounting of military maneuvers, as it explores the complex cultural and business aspects of American colonial life in the second half of the 18th century. - Bill Buell, Schenectady County HistorianJohn Gearing's engaging style weaves together a narrative of the political, commercial, and social life of Schenectady as it grew into a city. These stories connect us to our past, bringing to life the times and people who came before us. Schenectady Genesis, volumes I and II are a valuable resource for the historic preservation community, giving further evidence to why Schenectady's important history and unique cultural resources are worthy of preservation.- Gloria Kishton, Chair, Schenectady Heritage Foundation