DeForests Of Avesnes, And Of New Netherland: A Huguenot Thread In American Colonial History, 1494 To The Present Times (1900)

The DeForests Of Avesnes, And Of New Netherland: A Huguenot Thread In American Colonial History, 1494 To The Present Times is a historical book written by John William De Forest in 1900. The book tells the story of the De Forest family, a Huguenot family from Avesnes, France, who migrated to the New World in the 17th century and played a significant role in the history of New Netherland, a Dutch colony in North America.The book covers the family's history from the 15th century to the present day, tracing their journey from France to the Netherlands and eventually to America. It explores the family's involvement in the Dutch West India Company, their interactions with Native American tribes, and their contributions to the development of the New Netherland colony.The book also delves into the family's experiences during the American Revolution and their subsequent migration to other parts of the United States. It examines the family's impact on American society and their contributions to the fields of art, literature, and politics.Overall, The DeForests Of Avesnes, And Of New Netherland: A Huguenot Thread In American Colonial History, 1494 To The Present Times is a comprehensive and engaging account of the De Forest family's journey through history and their impact on American colonial history.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.