{"product_id":"the-reluctant-republic-vermont-1724-1791-frederic-f-van-de-water-9781258285524","title":"The Reluctant Republic Vermont, 1724-1791","description":"The Reluctant Republic Vermont, 1724-1791 is a historical book written by Frederic F. Van De Water. The book chronicles the story of Vermont, a state that was reluctant to join the United States during the American Revolution. The book covers the period from 1724 to 1791, starting with the arrival of the first European settlers in Vermont and ending with Vermont's admission as the fourteenth state of the United States.The book highlights the unique history of Vermont, which was not originally part of the thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain. Vermont was an independent republic for fourteen years before joining the United States in 1791. The book explores the political, social, and economic factors that led to Vermont's reluctance to join the United States and the eventual decision to become a state.Van De Water's book provides a detailed account of the events and people that shaped Vermont's history. The book covers topics such as the early conflicts between the French, English, and Native Americans in the region, the establishment of the first settlements, the role of Vermont in the American Revolution, and the challenges faced by the state during its early years as an independent republic.The Reluctant Republic Vermont, 1724-1791 is a well-researched and engaging book that provides readers with a unique perspective on the history of Vermont and the United States. It is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, the American Revolution, and the formation of the United States as a nation.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frederic F. Van De Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1258285525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781258285524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Literary Licensing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Frederic F. Van De Water","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48087911497983,"sku":"9781258285524","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4e84bc50-647f-4090-a340-deec904a614d.jpg?v=1769102091","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-reluctant-republic-vermont-1724-1791-frederic-f-van-de-water-9781258285524","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}