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Legends of the Shawangunk
Philip H. Smith
出版Digital Antiquaria, 2004-09
主題Biography & Autobiography / GeneralHistory / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / Native American Studies
ISBN15805731189781580573115
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=qczLqYXon74C&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Originally published in 1887, the author has drawn on a variety of sources to present a history of the Shawangunk region (pronounced "Shon-gum") and its early settlers. Like so many 19th century local histories, this blood-soaked account of Indian rampages and depredations preserves the glory days of the colonial era. Accounts of the Esopus Wars, Huguenot settlers, Tom Quick, Indian massacres, Catherine DuBois, the Battle of Minisink, and other important events of the colonial and Revolutionary era are presented with spirit and style. The book also preserves a variety of tales relating to important regional landmarks, such as Sam's Point, The Traps, and New Paltz. There are about a dozen original illustrations.This masterfully crafted eBook faithfully preserves the 1887 edition in its entirety, including illustrations and footnotes which have been eliminated from modern reprints. It is fully searchable and fully printable. (209pp, 2.13 Mb)