New York: A Guide to the Empire State

This guide aims to present the colorful, historic past and the many-sided contemporary life in New York State. Assembling the data was a difficult job. On its battlefield liberty was won and made secure. From the days of the Indian fur trade and the pioneer sawmill New york has risen to preeminence among the state s in commerce and industry. Since the time when its products fed the armies of the Revolution it has retained a high rank in agriculture. In education, in public welfare, in conservation it has shown the way. Contents: The General Background Cities and Special Points of Interest Tours ( of specific NY State cities)