The Green Mountain Boys
Philip H Smith
Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
Discover the dramatic history of early Vermont with David P. Smith's "The Green Mountain Boys: or, Vermont and the New York Land Jobbers." Published in 1888, this compelling account delves into the turbulent conflicts between the Green Mountain Boys and New York land speculators during the American Revolutionary era.
Smith's detailed narrative explores the pivotal role played by the Green Mountain Boys, a local militia led by figures such as Ethan Allen, in resisting land claims and defending the rights of Vermont settlers. The book vividly depicts the struggle over land ownership, highlighting the political and economic tensions that shaped the early history of Vermont.
Rich in historical detail and offering a unique perspective on the conflicts that influenced the region's development, "The Green Mountain Boys" is an essential read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the American Revolutionary period, the settlement of New England, and the complex issues surrounding land rights and colonial governance.
Kundenbewertungen
land rights, Ethan Allen, Vermont settlers, he Green Mountain Boys, historical account, Green Mountain Boys militia, New York land jobbers, 19th century history, American settlement, early American conflicts, American Revolutionary War, colonial land disputes, David P. Smith, revolutionary era, Vermont history