Bøker av Harry Roy Sweny

This fascinating account of a little-known episode in American colonial history tells the story of Symon Schermerhoorn's heroic ride to warn the people of Albany of an impending attack by French and Indian forces. Based on a careful reading of primary sources, including historical records and family traditions, this book offers a vivid portrait of life on the frontier and the dangers posed by hostile forces. With its detailed maps and illustrations, Symon Schermerhoorn's Ride is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.