ISBN: 9780282954673 - history of montgomery county: embracing early discoveries, the advance of civilization, the labors and triumphs of sir william johnson, the inception and development of manufactures (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of Montgomery County from its origins as Tryon County in 1772, through its role in the Revolutionary War and the settling of the Mohawk Valley. The author explores the interactions between the county's indigenous population, the Iroquois Confederacy, and the European powers that laid claim to the regionâ"most notably England and France. The book's central figure is General Richard Montgomery, who led the failed attempt to capture Quebec in 1775 and whose name was given to the county after the Revolutionary War. Through Montgomery's story and the stories of others who lived in and shaped Montgomery County, the author provides a detailed and engaging account of the county's past that highlights its significance within the larger context of New York State and American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …