Orsamus Turner

Pioneer History of the Holland Land Purchase of Western New York Embracing Some Account of the Ancient Remains Orsamus Turner

Pioneer History of the Holland Land Purchase of Western New York embracing some account of the Ancient Remains; a brief history of our immediate predecessors, the Confederated Iroquois, their system of government, wars, etc. A synopsis of Colonial History; some notices of the border wars of the revolution; and a history pioneer settlement under the auspices of the Holland Company; including reminiscences of the War of 1812; the origin, progress and completion of the Erie Canal, etc.