The Goede Vrouw Of Mana-Ha-Ta, At Home And In Society, 1609-1760 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432684334)

""The Goede Vrouw of Mana-Ha-Ta, At Home and in Society, 1609-1760"" is a historical account of the lives of Dutch women in New Amsterdam (now New York City) during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by John King Van Rensselaer, the book explores the roles and experiences of these women in both domestic and public spheres. Through extensive research, the author provides insight into the daily lives, customs, and traditions of these women, including their relationships with men, their work, and their involvement in the community. The book also delves into the impact of the English takeover of New Amsterdam and the subsequent changes in society for these women. Overall, ""The Goede Vrouw of Mana-Ha-Ta"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Dutch women in America and their contributions to the development of a new society.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.

Author: John King Van Rensselaer
ISBN-10: 1432684337
ISBN-13: 9781432684334
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d