The History Of New York: From Its Earliest Settlement To The Present Time (1853)

By Timothy Shay Arthur

Book Overview

The History of New York: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time is a book written by William Henry Carpenter and published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of New York City, from its earliest days as a Dutch settlement to the mid-19th century. The book begins by describing the native tribes that inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers, and then goes on to detail the arrival of the Dutch in the early 17th century. Carpenter covers the founding of New Amsterdam, the development of the city under Dutch rule, and the eventual transfer of the colony to British control.Throughout the book, Carpenter provides detailed accounts of the major events and figures that shaped the history of New York City, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the city's growth as a major commercial center in the 19th century. He also describes the city's cultural and social history, including the development of its famous neighborhoods and landmarks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park.Overall, The History of New York provides a rich and detailed account of the city's past, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City or American history more broadly.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120034248
• ISBN13: 9781120034243
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"