Encyclopedia of New York State

This remarkable resource provides comprehensive coverage of New York State and includes information on local history, politics, culture, religion and geography. A voluminous work, it contains approximately 4,600 entries, 120 maps, 140 tables and 500 illustrations. Entry topics include cities, corporations, industries, lakes, rivers, Native American tribes, historical individuals, important social movements, universities and smaller towns and villages. Peter Eisenstadt, the managing editor, has written numerous works on New York State history. Over 1,200 authors wrote entries and helped contribute to the diverse and varied nature of this resource.

The introduction provides an excellent and concise overview of the state's...