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The Story of Cooperstown: With 68 Illus. From Photos

The Story of Cooperstown: With 68 Illus. From Photos

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NortheastRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1026012910
ISBN13: 9781026012918
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Story of Cooperstown offers a detailed and narrative history of one of America's most legendary villages. Written by Ralph Birdsall, this work provides a comprehensive account of the settlement founded by Judge William Cooper and the subsequent cultural legacy established by his son, the famed novelist James Fenimore Cooper. The text explores the transformation of the region from a rugged frontier outpost into a community of significant historical and literary renown.

Central to the work is the portrayal of Otsego Lake, famously referred to as 'Glimmerglass' in the Leatherstocking Tales, and its role in shaping the identity of the town. Birdsall guides readers through the early colonial conflicts, the events of the Revolutionary War, and the development of the village's social and architectural character. By chronicling the lives of prominent residents and the evolution of local traditions, the author captures the spirit of a place that stands at the intersection of American myth and reality.

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