The History of Putnam County, New York; With an Enumeration of Its Towns, Villages, Rivers, Creeks, Lakes, Ponds, Mountains, Hills and Geological Features; Local Traditions and Short Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers, Etc.

This early history, written in 1849, is arranged in a fashion typical for the period. It contains, the history and background for the towns, villages, and cities located in the county; the geology; various lists of citizens and officials; a significant number of those signing the revolutionary pledge; biographical sketches of early residents; and numerous revolutionary letters. Paperback, (1849), 2007, Annex, Index, 362 pp.