This is a fascinating memoir of the life and work of Hon Teunis G Bergen, one of the most influential figures in the history of New Utrecht. Samuel S. Purple expertly traces Bergen's life story, from his early years to his illustrious career as a writer, lawyer and politician. Packed with interesting anecdotes and historical insights, this is an essential read for anyone with an interest in the history of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.