Historical Collections of the State of New York;

This fascinating history of New York State features a wealth of stories and anecdotes about the people, places, and events that have shaped the region over the centuries. Written by John W. Barber, a celebrated 19th century artist and historian, the book features dozens of engravings and illustrations that bring the state's rich history to life.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.