""The History of Kingston, New York: From Its Early Settlement to the Year 1820"" is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Kingston, New York, written by Marius Schoonmaker and originally published in 1888. The book covers the period from the early Dutch settlement of the area in the 17th century through the Revolutionary War and up to the year 1820. It includes detailed information about the city's founding, its growth and development, its role in the American Revolution, and the lives of its early settlers and prominent citizens. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kingston, New York, or the early history of the United States.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.