The Annals of Albany is a series of carefully researched volumes on the history of Albany, New York. This particular volume covers the period from the earliest times to the year 1750. Joel Munsell was a prominent printer, publisher, and historian who chronicled the events and personalities that shaped the city's past. The book contains a wealth of information on the Dutch and English settlements, the struggles with the French and Indian Wars, and the development of the city's commerce and institutions. The Annals of Albany is an important reference work for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the rich history of the state of New York. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.