This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Story of Cooperstown
Credits:
Produced by Lisa Reigel, Curtis Weyant, Michael Zeug and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by Cornell University Digital
Collections)
Summary: "The Story of Cooperstown" by Ralph Birdsall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich history of Cooperstown, New York, focusing on its early inhabitants, including Native Americans and the first white settlers, as well as notable figures like James Fenimore Cooper. The narrative highlights significant events and anecdotes that capture the essence and charm of the village over time. The opening of the work introduces readers to Cooperstown's historical backdrop, beginning with the region's original inhabitants, the Iroquois. Through vivid descriptions, Birdsall paints a picture of the area's natural beauty and its transformation as white settlers arrived. The early chapters delve into the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers, illustrating both cooperation and conflict, while setting the tone for the village's unique history. Birdsall's appreciation for the landscape and the souls who once inhabited it permeates this narrative, drawing readers into the story of a charming American village. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Birdsall, Ralph, 1871-1918
EBook No.: 18621
Published: Jun 19, 2006
Downloads: 588
Language: English
Subject: Cooperstown, N.Y.
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Cooperstown
Credits:
Produced by Lisa Reigel, Curtis Weyant, Michael Zeug and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by Cornell University Digital
Collections)
Summary: "The Story of Cooperstown" by Ralph Birdsall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich history of Cooperstown, New York, focusing on its early inhabitants, including Native Americans and the first white settlers, as well as notable figures like James Fenimore Cooper. The narrative highlights significant events and anecdotes that capture the essence and charm of the village over time. The opening of the work introduces readers to Cooperstown's historical backdrop, beginning with the region's original inhabitants, the Iroquois. Through vivid descriptions, Birdsall paints a picture of the area's natural beauty and its transformation as white settlers arrived. The early chapters delve into the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers, illustrating both cooperation and conflict, while setting the tone for the village's unique history. Birdsall's appreciation for the landscape and the souls who once inhabited it permeates this narrative, drawing readers into the story of a charming American village. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Birdsall, Ralph, 1871-1918
EBook No.: 18621
Published: Jun 19, 2006
Downloads: 588
Language: English
Subject: Cooperstown, N.Y.
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.