A History of the Schenectady Patent in the Dutch and English Times: Being Contributions Toward a History of the Lower Mohawk Valley (1883)

""A History of the Schenectady Patent in the Dutch and English Times: Being Contributions Toward a History of the Lower Mohawk Valley"" is a historical book written by Jonathan Pearson in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the Schenectady Patent, which was a land grant given by the Dutch government to a group of Englishmen in 1662. The author explores the history of the patent from its origins in the Dutch colonial period to its transfer to English rule after the British takeover of New Netherland in 1664. The book covers various topics related to the Schenectady Patent, including the early settlers of the area, the interactions between the Dutch and English colonizers, and the development of the Lower Mohawk Valley. Pearson's work is based on extensive research into primary sources such as land deeds, court records, and other historical documents. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, particularly the Dutch and English colonization of the Lower Mohawk Valley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.