This book provides a vivid and detailed look at life in colonial and early America. Todd draws on his deep knowledge of the history and culture of his native New York to paint a compelling portrait of the people and places that shaped the region. With its engaging writing style and detailed description of everyday life in a bygone era, this book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in American 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.