History Of Southold, Long Island: Its First Century (1881)

Whitaker, Epher

ISBN 10: 1104766906 / ISBN 13: 9781104766900

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers #252D-0040

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Whitaker's ""History of Southold, Long Island: Its First Century"" is a comprehensive account of the early settlement and development of Southold, a town located on the eastern end of Long Island, New York. The book covers the period from the town's founding in 1640 up until the end of the 18th century. Whitaker draws on a variety of primary sources to provide a detailed account of Southold's early history, including the town's founding by a group of English Puritans, its interactions with neighboring Native American tribes, and its role in the colonial economy. He also provides information about the town's early religious and political institutions, as well as its involvement in the American Revolution.Throughout the book, Whitaker emphasizes the unique character of Southold, highlighting its distinct religious and cultural traditions, as well as its role in the larger history of Long Island and the United States. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of this important region of New York State. Overall, ""History of Southold, Long Island: Its First Century"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Southold and Long Island, providing a detailed and engaging account of the town's formative years.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.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: History Of Southold, Long Island: Its First ...
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Like New