Land of the Oneidas: Central New York State and the Creation of America, from Prehistory to the Present

by Daniel Koch

The central part of New York State, the homeland of the Oneida Haudenosaunee people, helped shape American history. This book tells the story of the land and the people who made their homes there from its earliest habitation to the present day. It examines this region's impact on the making of America, from its strategic importance in the Revolution and Early Republic to its symbolic significance now to a nation grappling with challenges rooted deep in its history. The book shows that in central New York—perhaps more than in any other region in the United States—the past has never remained neatly in the past. Land of the Oneidas is the first book in eighty years that tells the history of this region as it changed from century to century and into our own time.

Genres: Nonfiction

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2023

Reviews

[Matt Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect read for a comprehensive history about the Oneida nation in NY.

[Thomas Rosenthal · Rating 5 out of 5]

understand central NY better than ever before.

This unique volume goes back to the earliest days of human occupation of central NY and ties it to the twenty first century. It’s an interesting read clearly presented. Well done!

[Mike Sigler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written regional history. I grew up in the southern part of this region. It was neat to hear the historical pieces all put together and often, related to broader historical changes