Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 (eBook)

Exploring the Dutch Legacy in Colonial America

Various (Autor)

J. Franklin Jameson (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
142 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406617802-4 (EAN)

Infos

Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that offers readers firsthand accounts of the early Dutch settlement in America. The book presents a diverse array of narratives, including journals, letters, and official documents, providing a rich and detailed portrait of life in New Netherland during this time period. The literary style is straightforward and informative, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the stories and experiences of the early settlers. This compilation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in colonial history and the founding of New York City. The editor has done an excellent job of selecting and organizing these documents to provide a broad yet nuanced view of the Dutch presence in North America. Overall, Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 is an essential read for scholars and students alike, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1600-1775 • 17th century America • American indigenous interactions • colonial America narratives • Colonial Period • Dutch colonization • Dutch literature • early American exploration • European settlers in America • historical accounts • History • manhattan history • New Netherland history • New York • Sources • State