The Green Mountain Boys: Or, Vermont and the New York Land Jobbers

Published in the late 19th century, 'The Green Mountain Boys: Or, Vermont and the New York Land Jobbers' by Philip H. Smith chronicles the struggles of the Green Mountain Boys, a group of settlers in Vermont, against New York land speculators during the American Revolution. The narrative highlights their fight for autonomy and moral heroism, focusing on key figures like Ethan Allen and the formation of committees of safety. This historical account is significant for its exploration of the socio-political challenges that shaped Vermont's identity prior to its statehood in 1791.