Publisher's Synopsis
Woodstock: A Historical Sketch is a book written by Clarence Winthrop Bowen and published in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Woodstock, a town located in the state of Vermont, United States. The author delves into the early settlement of the town by the English and the French, the Native American tribes that inhabited the area, and the various wars and conflicts that shaped the town's history.The book also covers the town's economic and social development, including its early industries such as farming, logging, and milling, and the growth of tourism in the 19th century. The author describes the town's architecture, including its colonial and Victorian-era buildings, and its cultural and educational institutions.Woodstock: A Historical Sketch is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of Vermont or early American settlement. The book is also a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the development of small towns in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
