This book offers a comprehensive history of the state of Vermont, from its early settlement to modern times. The authors draw from primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government records, to provide an engaging and informative account of Vermont's past. Readers interested in the history of New England and the unique character of the Green Mountain state will find this book both interesting and enlightening. 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.