Publisher's Synopsis
"This public domain work, originally published in 1898 by Barton Atkins (1826 - ?), paints a fascinating picture of the history of Buffalo, NY prior to its incorporation as a city in 1832 until the late 19th century. Atkins served as the captain of various ships on the Great Lakes between 1842 and 1876. Those familiar with modern-day Buffalo will recognize many of the names mentioned as they are now memorialized on street signs and buildings throughout the city. Atkins also describes his stint as President Grover Cleveland's appointee as Marshal of the District Alaska from 1885 to 1889. The book contains several passages that could be considered racially insensitive"--.
