Identifier: historicalcollect00barb (find matches)
Title: Historical collections of the state of New York : being a general collection of the most interesting facts, biographical sketches, varied descriptions, &c. relating to the past and present : with geographical descriptions of the counties, cities, and principal villages throughout the state
Year: 1851 (1850s)
Authors: Barber, John Warner, 1798-1885 Howe, Henry, 1816-1893
Subjects: New York (State) -- History New York (State) -- Description and travel New York (State) -- History, Local
Publisher: New York : Published for the author by Clark, Austin & Co.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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