History Of Rochester And Monroe County, New York V2: From The Earliest Historic Times To The Beginning Of 1907 (1908)

By William Farley Peck

Book Overview

""History of Rochester and Monroe County, New York V2: From the Earliest Historic Times to the Beginning of 1907"" is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Rochester and the surrounding Monroe County in New York state. Written by William Farley Peck and first published in 1908, this book provides a detailed overview of the area's history from its earliest days up until the beginning of the 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Rochester and Monroe County's history. The first chapter explores the region's Native American inhabitants and their interactions with early European explorers and settlers. Subsequent chapters cover the growth of the city of Rochester, including its early industries, the development of transportation networks, and the role of religion and education in shaping the community.Other topics covered in the book include the history of Monroe County's towns and villages, the region's involvement in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and the growth of the area's agricultural and manufacturing industries. The book also includes biographical sketches of many of the region's most prominent citizens, as well as detailed descriptions of important landmarks and institutions.Overall, ""History of Rochester and Monroe County, New York V2: From the Earliest Historic Times to the Beginning of 1907"" provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important region of New York state. Its detailed and well-researched accounts of the area's past make it an essential reference for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Rochester and Monroe County.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162015721
• ISBN13: 9781162015729
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 4.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"