Publisher's Synopsis
""Peter Stuyvesant the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam"" is a historical biography written by John S. C. Abbott. The book details the life and career of Peter Stuyvesant, the final Dutch governor of New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) during the 17th century. Abbott explores Stuyvesant's early life, his rise to power in the Dutch West India Company, and his tenure as governor of New Amsterdam. The book also delves into Stuyvesant's conflicts with neighboring English colonies and his eventual surrender of New Amsterdam to the English in 1664. Throughout the book, Abbott provides a comprehensive look at Stuyvesant's legacy and impact on the early history of New York City.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.
