In Leisler's Times: A Historical Story Of Knickerbocker New York (1886)

by William Thomas Smedley and Elbridge S. Brooks

Book Overview

In Leisler's Times is a historical novel set in Knickerbocker New York during the late 17th century. The story follows the life of Jacob Leisler, a German-born merchant who becomes a prominent figure in the political and social landscape of colonial New York. As tensions rise between the English and Dutch settlers, Leisler finds himself at the forefront of a rebellion against the colonial government. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166995844
• ISBN13: 9781166995843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"