Outposts of History in Orange County

Book

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Chester Historical Society

Outposts of History in Orange County: The image shows a vintage book titled "Outposts of History in Orange County" by Dwight Akers.
Outposts of History in Orange County

The image shows a vintage book titled "Outposts of History in Orange County" by Dwight Akers.

Name/Title

Outposts of History in Orange County

Entry/Object ID

chs-015002

Description

"Outposts of History in Orange County" is a book written by Dwight Akers. The book explores historical places and events in Orange County, New York, particularly focusing on colonial and Revolutionary periods, as well as its churches and notable figures. Contents: Foreword The Lordship and Manor of Fletcherdon. An object below your notice Old patriots and monarchy men A Craigville fairy tale Otterkill school The kingdom of butter The golden fleece Modern times -----------------

Collection

Marcia Gaunt Faber Collection

Category

Orange County
Other Locales

Acquisition

Notes

5/5/2014 Gift from Marcia G. Faber.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"For Mary Roe Knight" #112 signed by Dwight Akers. Presented by Mr. F. O. Roe Oct. 23, 1943

Dimensions

Height

21.5 cm

Width

14.6 cm

Depth

1.2 cm

Dimension Notes

115 pages

Book Details

Author

Dwight Akers, Drawing by Hector St. John de Crevecoeur Woodcuts by Fiske Boyd

Publisher

The Bender Press Printers and Publishers Washingtonville, N. Y.

Date Published

1937

LCCN

37001822

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

April 15, 2025