Book Description

A comprehensive history of Albany, New York, from its earliest days to the mid-nineteenth century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Native American settlements, Dutch and English colonialism, the Revolutionary War, and the development of the city's economy and culture. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and featuring detailed maps and illustrations, The Annals of Albany is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of this iconic American city. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.