Review\nBacon chronicles with florid descriptions...and, above all, stories well told. His work shows Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow abound with tales of national significance. 
- From the foreword by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, author of Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley\nThe most authentic (of) historians of those parts.... 
-Washington Irving\nMr. Bacon is a thorough master of his subject, and writes with grace, vivacity and good judgment. -- 
- The Era Magazine, review for Bacon's Narragansett Bay\nEdgar Mayhew Bacon s Chronicles of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow tells of the many myths and legends that surround the Sleepy Hollow area, from the Headless Hessian, known to grab at travelers in the night, to the sightings of the ghostly ship The Flying Dutchman. 
This new edition features a foreword by Hudson Valley Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk. 
Chronicles of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow is also a history of the area during revolutionary times. The book includes the tale of the capture of Major Andre, which led to the unmasking of Benedict Arnold. --New York History Blog\nBacon chronicles with florid descriptions...and, above all, stories well told. His work shows Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow abound with tales of national significance. 
- From the foreword by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, author of Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley\nWashington Irving s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has forever made the locale immortal in American history. In Chronicles of Tarrytown and Sleep Hollow, historian Edgar Mayhew Bacon brings the world of early America to life with true tales about The Old Dutch Church (the setting for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow), Sunnyside, and the area s role in the American Revolution. Also included is a chapter of Myths and Legends and the story of The Headless Hessian.\nIncludes black and white illustrations and a fold out map.

Chronicles of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow: Life, Customs, Myths and Legends

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Bacon, Edgar Mayhew

Americas

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Journey into the past and experience the wonder of discovering Indian artifacts.\nCenturies ago many Native-Americans lived throughout New York and New Jersey--and today you can still find signs of their presence. Albert H. Heusser, a native of Paterson, New Jersey, shows how and where to look for the artifacts that still remain, and the simple pleasures of identifying and collecting them.\nUsing dozens of local examples, from New York's Tuxedo Park to New Jersey's Saddle River, Heusser takes you on lively and intimate exploration of Indian history. Homes and Haunts of the Indians features over 40 photographs and drawings of bygone Indian haunts and ancient relics from the author's own collection. And you don't have to be a local--most of the information Heusser shares will help anyone learn to hunt artifacts.\nIf you've ever wondered how to start looking for Indian artifacts, or want to get a closer look at how Native-Americans lived many years ago, Homes and Haunts of the Indians takes you on a personal tour of discovery.

Homes and Haunts of the Indians: New York and New Jersey

Heusser, Albert H

Before he was a traitor, Benedict Arnold was a true American hero. He was fearless in battle and a beloved leader of men. He risked his life for his country and was instrumental in the early success of the American Revolution. George Washington called him, "The bravest of the brave." His name was Benedict Arnold. What started Washington's favorite military leader down the path to treachery? In The Life of Benedict Arnold, Isaac N. Arnold, a descendant of Benedict Arnold, looks at both sides of this mysterious and compelling individual. The author shows us the complete man--Arnold's boyhood and military success, the betrayal, and his last years in England. Isaac Arnold also draws a portrait of Benedict Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen, who played a critical role in her husband's treachery. With dozens of excerpts from the actual letters and memorandum of George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Peggy Shippen, and many others, Isaac Arnold leads us up to that moment when Benedict Arnold made his fateful decision--one which he truly believed would end the ongoing bloodshed of his fellow Americans. The Life of Benedict Arnold is a timeless and tragic tale of a fallen American warrior. "Let me die in my old American uniform...God forgive me for putting on any other." - Benedict Arnold, on his deathbed.

The Life of Benedict Arnold: His Patriotism and His Treason

Biographies & Memoirs

Arnold, Isaac N.

Historical

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Halsey, Francis Whiting

I am no stranger to the qualities which distinguish your character. 
 Alexander Hamilton in a letter to Catherine Schuyler\nCatherine Schuyler was one of the most important figures in early American history. Married to Philip Schuyler, known as the General of the North during the revolution, she played a critical role in the days of the war for America's liberty. Catherine Schuyler: A Woman of the Revolution details the life and times of this larger-than-life woman.\nBorn in 1734, Catherine Schuyler grew up to become the grande dame of Albany. As her husband went off to fight for freedomand their livesit fell to Catherine to manage the household, raise the children, and protect them from the attacks of both the Indians and British. Whether it was providing food for the billeted soldiers, defending against an Indian attack, even setting fire to her family's own fields as the British approached, she faced life with determination and courage.\nCatherine Schuyler was at the epicenter of the social life of Albany, entertaining such distinguished guests such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, and British General Burgoyne. She was the mother of 15 children, eight of whom survived including Elizabeth Schuyler, who married Alexander Hamilton. In Catherine Schuyler: A Woman of the Revolution, author Mary Humphreys, a journalist and women's rights activist, provides a compelling and well-rounded look at Catherine's rich and fascinating life.\nCatherine Schuyler was a woman of strength and elegance who served her country and her family in equal measure.

Catherine Schuyler: A Woman of the Revolution

Humphreys, Mary Gay

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