This comprehensive history of Cattaraugus County is a fascinating and detailed account of the people, places, and events that shaped this region. The book includes information on Native American tribes, early settlers, agricultural practices, and much more. With its many photographs, maps, and illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of upstate New York or rural America. 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.