Buffalo in 1837: A First Hand Account

By Andrew R. Graham - July 15, 2007

After joining the British Navy at age 12 and eventually rising to Captain, Frederick Marryat became a prolific writer, befriending the likes of Charles Dickens and helping to pioneer the sea story genre. Read his impressions of Buffalo in 1837.

The full content is available in the Summer 2007 Issue.

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Buffalo in 1837: A First Hand Account