The First Of The Knickerbockers - Peter Hamilton Myers - Bog

""The First Of The Knickerbockers: A Tale Of 1673"" is a historical fiction novel written by Peter Hamilton Myers. The story is set in New Amsterdam in the year 1673 and revolves around the life of a young man named Adriaen Van der Donck, who is the first of the Knickerbockers. Adriaen is a Dutch lawyer who has just arrived in New Amsterdam from Holland to start a new life.The novel takes the reader on a journey through the early days of New Amsterdam, exploring the politics, culture, and social norms of the time. Adriaen quickly becomes embroiled in the power struggles between the Dutch West India Company and the English who are threatening to take over the colony. He also finds himself drawn to a young Native American woman named Tawagonshi, who challenges his beliefs about race and culture.As Adriaen navigates the challenges of his new life, he must also come to terms with his own identity and place in the world. The novel delves into themes of identity, belonging, love, and power, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America.Overall, ""The First Of The Knickerbockers: A Tale Of 1673"" is a compelling and well-researched historical fiction novel that will appeal to readers interested in early American history, culture, and 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.