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Pioneers of Orleans County, New York
(3 Volume Set)
This project has been a labor of love, years in the making, to bring the stories of our pioneer ancestors into the 21st century.
Experience authentic accounts of emigrants from diverse cultures who, seeking fertile land and refuge from famine, persecution, and political turmoil, united to face the challenges of Western New York’s wilderness. Leaving behind class divisions and religious differences, they forged a resilient community through perseverance, ingenuity, and collaboration in the wake of the American Revolutionary War.
The author’s audiobook “Pioneer History” adds to our understanding, and provides deep insight, of a particular historical question…How our Pioneers of Orleans County survived despite incredible hardships-and challenges? And remarkably this audiobook makes us, the reader, feel like we are hearing it from them personally!
Shane Sia, Town of Shelby and Ridgeway Historian (Orleans County)
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We recommend that you get the bundle. All three books work together to create a window into the world of the Orleans County Pioneers.
Get the Pioneer History (Audiobook and eBook), Pioneer Handbook, and Pioneer Cookbook. That’s over 1000 pages of Pioneer Wisdom, including 12 hours of audio!
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Volume 1: “Pioneers of Orleans County, New York (Adapted)”
Format: Audiobook and eBook (pdf)
Runtime: 12 hours Language: English. Narrator: ElevenLabs
Length: 480 pages
Follow the journeys of pioneer families as they leave the relative comfort of New England, joined by immigrants from diverse backgrounds, to carve out a new life in the untamed wilderness of Western New York. Spanning the years 1790 to 1824, this era unfolds in the wake of the Revolutionary War, through the trials of the War of 1812, and touches upon stories that echo even into the Great Rebellion. Their courage and determination shaped a rugged frontier into thriving communities, laying the foundation for generations to come.
Marvel at their fortitude as they fight bears, withstand debilitating sickness, and survive starvation during the “year without a summer.”
Explore the founding of villages, the formation of towns, and the personal tales of the early settlers richly detailed in their own words, all meticulously detailed in this important historical work by Arad Thomas (1871). The 19th-century language of the narrative has been adapted for a modern audience.A modernized edition of Arad Thomas’ historically important 1871 original work.
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$22.49 (AudioBook)
$9.99 (eBook)
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We gratefully acknowledge the foundational work of Arad Thomas, whose 1871 publication serves as the basis for this updated edition. Our efforts to modernize the language and format aim to honor and extend the reach of the original text.
Volume 2: “Pioneer Handbook: Mastering Frontier Life Orleans County, New York”
Format: eBook (pdf)
Language: English
Length: 472 pages
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$9.99 (eBook)
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This fictional narrative is designed to inspire you, an aspiring early 19th-century pioneer, to carefully plan your journey, find your way, settle down, and prosper in the untamed lands of Orleans County, New York, just before America’s Industrial Revolution.
Journey back in time to learn how a pioneer would successfully navigate the wilderness, master land cultivation, manage natural resources, identify local flora and fauna, care for a family, and connect with the broader community.
“Pioneer Handbook” was created to help you better understand the pioneer life described in “Pioneer History” so you may recognize the deeper meaning behind its stories.
Volume 3: Pioneer Cookbook: Wilderness Recipes of Orleans County
Format: eBook (pdf)
Language: English
Length: 124 pages
Translations will soon be available.
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$3.99 (eBook)
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90+ Authentic Wilderness Recipes for feast and famine! Bear Stew, Beech Bark Soup, Wild Berry Cordial, Maple Sap Porridge, and more. Each dish reflects the frontier spirit.
This novelty cookbook includes recipes using wild game and foraged ingredients – including emergency sustenance used when families were starving in the “year without a summer.”
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