Description of the New Netherlands (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019560884)

This book is a firsthand account of the Dutch settlement of what is now New York, written by Adriaen van der Donck, an early settler and lawyer. It includes descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as information on the customs and way of life of the local Native American tribes. The book also includes an English translation by Jeremiah Johnson.

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