Historical Sketches Of Western New York: The Seneca Indians, Phelps And Gorham Purchase, Morrie Reserve And Holland Purchase (1907)

By Elisha Woodward Vanderhoof

Book Overview

Historical Sketches of Western New York is a book written by Elisha Woodward Vanderhoof and originally published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Western New York, covering topics such as the Seneca Indians, the Phelps and Gorham Purchase, the Morrie Reserve, and the Holland Purchase. The book begins by exploring the history and culture of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Vanderhoof provides a detailed account of their way of life, including their social structure, religious beliefs, and interactions with European settlers. The second section of the book focuses on the Phelps and Gorham Purchase, a land deal that took place in the late 18th century between the state of Massachusetts and two land speculators, Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham. Vanderhoof examines the legal and political aspects of the purchase, as well as its impact on the region's development. The third section of the book covers the Morrie Reserve, a tract of land set aside by the Seneca Indians for the use of Moravian missionaries. Vanderhoof provides a detailed history of the reserve, including the interactions between the missionaries and the Seneca people. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the Holland Purchase, a large land deal that took place in the early 19th century between the Holland Land Company and the Seneca Indians. Vanderhoof examines the legal and economic aspects of the purchase, as well as its impact on the region's settlement and development. Overall, Historical Sketches of Western New York provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the history of this important region of the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Western New York, the Seneca Indians, or the early development of the United States.Mary Jemison, Jemima Wilkinson, Joseph Smith, Jr., And Mormonism, Morgan And Antimasonry, The Fox Sisters And Rochester Knockings.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120294320
• ISBN13: 9781120294326
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"