Title: The Dutch colony of New Netherland
Description: Using the most recent research, this volume examines how New York s history and culture were influenced by its complex past as a part of a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. Provides a detailed history of New York while it was under Dutch control and explores the lasting influence of New York s Dutch heritage. Includes important people involved in shaping New Netherland, including Adriaen Block, Petrus Stuyvesant, and others. The book features maps and primary sources to help illustrate the events that shaped New Netherland and New York State. Detailed Table of Contents, Further Information Sections, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary Sources, Social Studies Content, Sidebars.
Subjects: Juvenile literature, History, Dutch, Social life and customs, Manners and customs, New york (state), history, New york (state), juvenile literature, Dutch, united states
Places: New Netherland, New York (State), New York (N.Y.), New York, United States, New Netherlands
Time periods: Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, 17th century, To 1775