History Of Westchester County, New York: From Its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1900 (1900)

By Gary Blake and Robert W. Bly

Book Overview

""History of Westchester County, New York: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900"" is a comprehensive historical account of the region, written by Frederic Shonnard and published in 1900. The book covers the earliest history of the area, including the Native American tribes that lived there, and traces the development of Westchester County from the arrival of European settlers to the turn of the 20th century. Shonnard provides detailed information on the county's geography, topography, and natural resources, as well as its political, social, and economic history. The book includes chapters on the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, as well as profiles of notable individuals who played a role in the county's history. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, ""History of Westchester County, New York"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important region of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167009118
• ISBN13: 9781167009112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"