Description

""A Brief Description of New York, Formerly Called New Netherlands, With The Places Thereunto Adjoining"" is a historical book written by Daniel Denton in 1845. The book provides a detailed description of the early settlement of New York, formerly known as New Netherlands. It covers various aspects of the early colony, including its geography, climate, flora, fauna, and the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Denton's book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the colony. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography of the region, including its rivers, bays, and mountains. The second chapter describes the climate and seasons of New York, highlighting the harsh winters and hot summers. The third chapter focuses on the flora and fauna of the region, including the various trees, fruits, and animals that were native to the area. The fourth chapter provides a detailed account of the lifestyle of the early settlers, including their clothing, food, and housing. The final chapters of the book describe the various towns and settlements that were part of New Netherlands, including New Amsterdam (now New York City), Brooklyn, and Albany. Denton's book provides a fascinating insight into the early history of New York and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the region.""Likewise A Brief Relation Of The Customs Of The Indians There.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.