Publisher's Synopsis
Knickerbocker's History of New York V2 is a book written by Washington Irving in 1893. This book is a continuation of the first volume of the same title, which was published in 1809. The book is a satirical history of New York City, written in the style of a Dutch historian named Diedrich Knickerbocker. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different story about the history of New York City. The stories are often humorous and exaggerated, and they poke fun at the city's early history and its inhabitants. Some of the stories in the book include the arrival of the Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam, the founding of the city by Peter Stuyvesant, and the various conflicts between the Dutch and the English over control of the city. Throughout the book, Irving uses a variety of literary devices, including satire, irony, and parody, to create a humorous and entertaining history of New York City. The book is also notable for its use of the Dutch language and culture, which was still prevalent in New York City at the time of its writing. Overall, Knickerbocker's History of New York V2 is a witty and entertaining look at the early history of one of America's most iconic cities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or in the works of Washington Irving.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.
