Around Susquehanna State Park (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738518183)

In 1608, Capt. John Smith navigated the waters of the Susquehanna River and named it "Smith's Falles." At that time, the surrounding land was occupied by the Susquehannock Indians, and after their departure, land grants were awarded to English colonists. These early settlers hewed timber from the dense forests for shelter and
cultivated the land to grow crops of corn, wheat, and tobacco. The waterway served as a means of travel and as a source of food for these adventurers. They fished from the river and nearby streams and harnessed water power to operate their flint and grist mills.

Author: Linda Noll
ISBN-10: 0738518182
ISBN-13: 9780738518183
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.56w x 0.34d