2. “The most beautiful land”

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Maps ix
4. Tables ix
5. Preface xi
6. Abbreviations xv
7. 1. The Founding of Schenectady 1
8. 2. “The most beautiful land” 33
9. 3. A “sad and deplorable massacre” 68
10. 4. White, Black, and Red at Schenectady 109
11. 5. A Divided Community 157
12. 6. To “gain some little profit” 196
13. Bibliography 223
14. Index 239