History of the City of New York in the Seventeenth Century

History of the City of New York in the Seventeenth Century
Author: Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1602063540

In Volume II of her ambitious 1909 history of New York City, Van Rensselaer picks up in 1664 during the reconstruction of New Netherland following its loss to England and goes on to chart the city's changing character as the Dutch and English vie for political and cultural influence. Growing by fits and starts, this city of only several thousand people is revealed in all its awkward infancy, from its early revolts and uprisings through its command by the militia in 1689-1691. This is a fascinating and detailed account, perfect for students, historians, and anyone with an interest in pre-Revolutionary New York. Devoted to the study of art and architecture, American author MARIANA GRISWOLD VAN RENSSELAER (1851-1934) was born in New York City and was an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects. In a rare accomplishment for a woman at the time, she received a doctorate of literature from Columbia University in 1910. Her other books include English Cathedrals, Art Out of Doors, and One Man Who Was Content.

New York City, 1664–1710

New York City, 1664–1710
Author: Thomas J. Archdeacon
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0801468914

Integrating sophisticated demographic techniques with clearly written narrative, this pioneering book explores the complex social and economic life of a major colonial city. New York City was a vital part of the middle colonies and may hold the key to the origins of political democracy in America. Family histories, public records of births, marriages, and assessments, and records of business transactions and poll lists are among the rich sources Thomas J. Archdeacon uses to determine the impact of the English conquest on the city of New York. Among his concerns are the changing relationships between the Dutch and the English, the distribution of wealth and the role of commerce in the city, and the part played by ethnic and religious heritage in provincial politics.

Something About Fish, Fisheries, And Fishermen In New York In The Seventeenth Century

Something About Fish, Fisheries, And Fishermen In New York In The Seventeenth Century
Author: Thomas Henry Edsall
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021852892

Something About Fish, Fisheries, and Fishermen in New York in the Seventeenth Century is an illustrated guide to the history of fishing in colonial New York. The book covers a range of topics, including the different types of fish found in New York waters, the techniques used by fishermen, and the impact of fishing on the economy and society of colonial New York. Something About Fish, Fisheries, and Fishermen is a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of New York's colonial history. 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.