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Title: A Sketch of the History of Oneonta
Credits: E-text prepared by Linda Cantoni and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Sketch of the History of Oneonta" by Dudley M. Campbell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the early history of the town of Oneonta, New York, detailing its development from its native Indian tribes, such as the Delawares and Tuscaroras, to European settlement and the subsequent growth of the community. The author aims to preserve anecdotes and facts from the recollections of older inhabitants and other sources, providing a nuanced look at the town's heritage. In the text, Campbell recounts the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers amidst the backdrop of Native American conflicts and the challenges of frontier life. He describes the lives and activities of significant figures in the town's history, including various settlers, pioneers, and community builders, such as merchants and church leaders. The early establishment of services, governance, and industries reflects the gradual transformation of Oneonta into a thriving village. Through its engaging narrative, this book not only highlights key events and individuals in Oneonta's history but also reflects on the collective memory and identity shaped by these experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Campbell, Dudley M., 1836-1906
EBook No.: 16195
Published: Jul 3, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Oneonta (N.Y.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Sketch of the History of Oneonta
Credits: E-text prepared by Linda Cantoni and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Sketch of the History of Oneonta" by Dudley M. Campbell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the early history of the town of Oneonta, New York, detailing its development from its native Indian tribes, such as the Delawares and Tuscaroras, to European settlement and the subsequent growth of the community. The author aims to preserve anecdotes and facts from the recollections of older inhabitants and other sources, providing a nuanced look at the town's heritage. In the text, Campbell recounts the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers amidst the backdrop of Native American conflicts and the challenges of frontier life. He describes the lives and activities of significant figures in the town's history, including various settlers, pioneers, and community builders, such as merchants and church leaders. The early establishment of services, governance, and industries reflects the gradual transformation of Oneonta into a thriving village. Through its engaging narrative, this book not only highlights key events and individuals in Oneonta's history but also reflects on the collective memory and identity shaped by these experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Campbell, Dudley M., 1836-1906
EBook No.: 16195
Published: Jul 3, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Oneonta (N.Y.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.