The Old New York Frontier - Francis Whiting Halsey - Bog

The Old New York Frontier: Its Wars With Indians And Tories, Its Missionary Schools, Pioneers And Land Titles, 1614-1800 is a historical book written by Francis Whiting Halsey. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of New York, particularly the frontier region, from the early 17th century to the end of the 18th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the conflicts between the Native American tribes and the European settlers, the role of the British and Dutch in the colonization of the region, and the impact of the American Revolution on the frontier society.The book also delves into the role of the Christian missionaries in the region, particularly the Jesuits and the Moravians, who established schools and missions to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The book also provides detailed accounts of the pioneers who settled in the region, their struggles and triumphs, and the land titles and ownership disputes that arose as a result of the expansion of the frontier.Overall, The Old New York Frontier: Its Wars With Indians And Tories, Its Missionary Schools, Pioneers And Land Titles, 1614-1800 is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of New York and the frontier region. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the early colonial period.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.