Author: Alexi Panehal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733266482
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Island in Winter
Author: Alexi Panehal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733266482
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733266482
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Island at the Center of the World
Author: Russell Shorto
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400096332
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In a riveting, groundbreaking narrative, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony which pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance and individual rights that shaped American history. "Astonishing . . . A book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past." --The New York Times When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to disappear into myths about an island purchased for 24 dollars and a cartoonish peg-legged governor. But the story of the Dutch colony of New Netherland was merely lost, not destroyed: 12,000 pages of its records–recently declared a national treasure–are now being translated. Russell Shorto draws on this remarkable archive in The Island at the Center of the World, which has been hailed by The New York Times as “a book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past.” The Dutch colony pre-dated the “original” thirteen colonies, yet it seems strikingly familiar. Its capital was cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic, and its citizens valued free trade, individual rights, and religious freedom. Their champion was a progressive, young lawyer named Adriaen van der Donck, who emerges in these pages as a forgotten American patriot and whose political vision brought him into conflict with Peter Stuyvesant, the autocratic director of the Dutch colony. The struggle between these two strong-willed men laid the foundation for New York City and helped shape American culture. The Island at the Center of the World uncovers a lost world and offers a surprising new perspective on our own.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400096332
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In a riveting, groundbreaking narrative, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony which pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance and individual rights that shaped American history. "Astonishing . . . A book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past." --The New York Times When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to disappear into myths about an island purchased for 24 dollars and a cartoonish peg-legged governor. But the story of the Dutch colony of New Netherland was merely lost, not destroyed: 12,000 pages of its records–recently declared a national treasure–are now being translated. Russell Shorto draws on this remarkable archive in The Island at the Center of the World, which has been hailed by The New York Times as “a book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past.” The Dutch colony pre-dated the “original” thirteen colonies, yet it seems strikingly familiar. Its capital was cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic, and its citizens valued free trade, individual rights, and religious freedom. Their champion was a progressive, young lawyer named Adriaen van der Donck, who emerges in these pages as a forgotten American patriot and whose political vision brought him into conflict with Peter Stuyvesant, the autocratic director of the Dutch colony. The struggle between these two strong-willed men laid the foundation for New York City and helped shape American culture. The Island at the Center of the World uncovers a lost world and offers a surprising new perspective on our own.
Read Island
Author: Nicole Magistro
Publisher: Read Island, LLC
ISBN: 9781736523308
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Join a very brave girl and her furry friends on an adventure to Read Island! Through the power of imagination and the pleasure of reading, this curious trio set sail for a magical island made of books. On their way they discover a joyful collection of animals converging by sea and land, just in time for an unforgettable story hour. A rhyming celebration of nature, books and the importance of stories, Read Island invites you to experience the diversity and wonder of a hidden and wild place. In the company of sea wolves, humpback whales and spirit bears, readers will discover simple meditations that summon a magical destination - one filled with beloved friends, safe spaces and stories to be revisited again and again. For make-believe though it may look, There is an island made of books. This world of stories, safe and true, Is always here to welcome you.
Publisher: Read Island, LLC
ISBN: 9781736523308
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Join a very brave girl and her furry friends on an adventure to Read Island! Through the power of imagination and the pleasure of reading, this curious trio set sail for a magical island made of books. On their way they discover a joyful collection of animals converging by sea and land, just in time for an unforgettable story hour. A rhyming celebration of nature, books and the importance of stories, Read Island invites you to experience the diversity and wonder of a hidden and wild place. In the company of sea wolves, humpback whales and spirit bears, readers will discover simple meditations that summon a magical destination - one filled with beloved friends, safe spaces and stories to be revisited again and again. For make-believe though it may look, There is an island made of books. This world of stories, safe and true, Is always here to welcome you.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: M. Epstein
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270646
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1517
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270646
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1517
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: Mortimer Epstein
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 023027059X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1480
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 023027059X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1480
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: S. Steinberg
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270859
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1637
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270859
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1637
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: J. Scott-Keltie
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270301
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1362
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270301
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1362
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: John Scott-Keltie
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270557
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1521
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270557
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1521
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
New Zealand Official Yearbook
Author: New Zealand. Department of Statistics
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
The Statesman's Year-Book 1979-80
Author: J. Paxton
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230271081
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1724
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230271081
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1724
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.