Dutch and English on the Hudson: A Chronicle of Colonial New York by Goodwin
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| Author | Goodwin, Maud Wilder, 1856-1935 |
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| Illustrator | Jefferys, Charles W. (Charles William), 1869-1951 |
| LoC No. | 22012129 |
| Title | Dutch and English on the Hudson: A Chronicle of Colonial New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_America |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Dutch and English on the Hudson: A Chronicle of Colonial New York" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the early exploration and settlement of New York, particularly focusing on the interactions between Dutch settlers, led by figures such as Henry Hudson, and Native American tribes. It examines the complex dynamics of colonization, trade, and conflict that shaped the region. The opening of this chronicle introduces the significant event of Henry Hudson's voyage in 1609 aboard the "Half Moon", which marked the beginning of Dutch involvement in America. It vividly describes the initial interactions between Hudson and Native Americans, including both peaceful exchanges and violent confrontations. The narrative paints a picture of Hudson's explorative spirit as he discovers the Hudson River and its fertile lands, while hinting at the challenges and tensions that would arise from colonization. Through detailed descriptions and historical context, this portion sets the stage for the subsequent chapters that will delve deeper into the lives of settlers and the fate of the land they claimed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | Dutch -- New York (State) -- History |
| Subject | English -- New York (State) -- History |
| Subject | Hudson River Region (N.Y. and N.J.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34977 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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