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Surrounded in Westchester County by Dutch and English settlements, New Rochelle came into existence as a distinctively French Community. Its founders were the sons and grandsons of those devoted Huguenots who in 1628 stubbornly resisted the attacks of the French army in the beleaguered city of La Rochelle until reduced from twenty-seven thousand to five thousand souls, and who sur rendered in this extremity only upon promise of future liberty to practice their religion um molested.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a glimpse into the history of New Rochelle, New York, affectionately presented by the National Bank of New Rochelle. Established by French Huguenots in 1688, New Rochelle served as a refuge for religious dissidents seeking freedom from persecution. Originally named for the Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle in France, this book shares the history of the settlement, abolitionist activity, and tales from its Dutch and English neighbors. From its origins to the 20th century, the account weaves together primary documents and anecdotes to highlight the formation and evolution of this city to become a reflection of its strong and diverse heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331565499_0
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