local history

A visitor's guide to the weather, transportation, overnight accommodations, dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment of New York City in colonial times.

Presents an illustrated guide that traces the history of New York State designed for the fourth-grade social studies classroom, and contains full-color photographs, biographical profiles, and information on the people, places, and events of New York.

Surveys the history of New York State, from pre-colonial times through its industrial, political, and social development to current economic and environmental concerns with maps and photographic illustrations. Includes statistics, key events, facts, and brief information about some of its famous personalities.

Discusses the history of this man-made waterway as well as basic engineering, architecture, and mechanical procedures involved in its construction.