Publisher's Synopsis
Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1881. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Amsterdam (now known as New York City). The novel begins with Stuyvesant's childhood in Holland and follows his journey to America where he becomes a successful businessman and eventually the governor of New Amsterdam. The story explores the challenges and conflicts that Stuyvesant faced in his role as governor, including conflicts with the English who eventually took control of the colony. Throughout the novel, Abbott portrays Stuyvesant as a strong and principled leader who is committed to the well-being of his people. The story also includes elements of romance as Stuyvesant falls in love with Judith, the daughter of one of his advisors. Overall, Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story is a historical fiction novel that provides insight into the life of an important figure in American history.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.
