The DeForests Of Avesnes, And Of New Netherland
A Huguenot Thread In American Colonial History, 1494 To The Present Times (1900)
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The DeForests of Avesnes and of New Netherland is a historical account of the De Forest family, a prominent Huguenot family that played a significant role in the colonization of America. Written by John William De Forest and published in 1900, the book traces the family's history from its origins in Avesnes, France in the late 15th century to its migration to the New World in the 17th century.The book provides a detailed account of the family's experiences in America, including their settlement in New Amsterdam (now New York City) and their involvement in the fur trade and other business ventu...
The DeForests of Avesnes and of New Netherland is a historical account of the De Forest family, a prominent Huguenot family that played a significant role in the colonization of America. Written by John William De Forest and published in 1900, the book traces the family's history from its origins in Avesnes, France in the late 15th century to its migration to the New World in the 17th century.The book provides a detailed account of the family's experiences in America, including their settlement in New Amsterdam (now New York City) and their involvement in the fur trade and other business ventures. It also explores the family's role in the American Revolution and their contributions to the development of early American society.Throughout the book, De Forest uses primary sources such as family letters and documents to provide a rich and detailed portrait of the De Forest family and its place in American colonial history. He also draws on his own personal knowledge of the family, as he himself was a descendant of the De Forests.Overall, The DeForests of Avesnes and of New Netherland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America, the Huguenot diaspora, and the role of prominent families in shaping American society.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.
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