Originally published in the mid-19th century, this book provides a detailed account of the history of Tryon County, a region of upstate New York that played an important role in the American Revolution. With chapters on Native American relations, the French and Indian War, and the struggles of early settlers, this is an essential read for anyone interested in local and regional history. 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.