ISBN: 9781334293078 - the story of cooperstown (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book on the history of Cooperstown recounts the transformation of the land of the Iroquois into the idyllic setting known to fans of James Fenimore Cooper's beloved 'Leatherstocking Tales.' The author takes us back to the time when the region was first settled by Colonel George Croghan in 1769, who built a log cabin on the site of what is now Cooperstown. The book explores the village's rich history, marked by the arrival of Christian missionaries and the establishment of Hartwick Seminary, one of the oldest Lutheran theological seminaries in America. It recounts the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers and highlights the influence of traders and pioneers in shaping the region's destiny. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, the author provides a vivid and comprehensive account of Cooperstown's origins, offering a lens into the history of New York and the broader American frontier. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…