1784. History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

760, xxix pp. A history of two counties in New York State, with five chapters about the Native Americans (specifically the Iroquois) who inhabited the region before European settlers came; an account of the land grant that established the counties; the counties' experiences during the American Civil War; natural history of the region; and histories of specific townships. Following text is an index of names of citizens who helped with the publication of the book, with personal statistics. Engraved frontispiece, plates, and portraits of prominent citizens.