This massive work, originally published in 1925, is a comprehensive history of Westchester County, New York, from its earliest settlements to the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Native American history, colonial-era politics and economics, Revolutionary War battles, and the growth of transportation infrastructure. The authors draw on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, to provide a richly detailed account of Westchester's past. 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.