A Brief Description Of New York, Formerly Called New Netherlands, With The Places Thereunto Adjoining (1845)

""A Brief Description Of New York, Formerly Called New Netherlands, With The Places Thereunto Adjoining"" is a historical book written by Daniel Denton in 1845. The book provides a detailed account of the early settlement and development of New York, which was formerly known as New Netherlands. It covers the geography, climate, flora and fauna, as well as the customs and traditions of the native inhabitants of the region. The book also includes a description of the various towns and settlements that were established in the area, including Manhattan, Long Island, and the Hudson River Valley. The author draws on his own experiences as a settler in the area, as well as on the accounts of other early colonists. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of New York and the Dutch colonization of North America.Likewise A Brief Relation Of The Customs Of The Indians There.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.