Publisher's Synopsis
Peter Stuyvesant the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam is a historical biography written by John S. C. Abbott. The book chronicles the life of Peter Stuyvesant, who served as the governor of New Amsterdam, which is now known as New York City, from 1647 to 1664. The author provides a detailed account of Stuyvesant's life, including his childhood, his military career, and his time as governor of the Dutch colony. The book also explores the political and social climate of New Amsterdam during Stuyvesant's tenure, including the conflicts between the Dutch and English colonizers. Overall, Peter Stuyvesant the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam is a comprehensive and informative biography of a significant figure in American history.1873. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. Peter Stuyvesant leads us to the Hudson, from the time when its majestic waters were disturbed only by the arrowy flight of the birch canoe, till European colonization had laid there the foundations of one of the most flourishing cities on this globe. Contents: Discovery of the Hudson River; The Progress of Discovery; The Commencement of Colonization; The Administration of Van Twiller; War and its Devastations; Governor Stuyvesant; War Between England and Holland; Another Indian War; An Energetic Administration; The Esopus War; The Disastrous Year; Encroachments of the English; Hostile Measures Commenced; The Capture of New Amsterdam; The Final Surrender; and The Olden Time. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
