This collection of writings and historical documents from the Vermont Historical Society provides a fascinating and detailed look at the history of Vermont, from its early settlements to the mid-19th century. With contributions from a variety of authors and scholars, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important state. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.