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Peter Of New Amsterdam: A Story Of Old New York (1910)

Peter Of New Amsterdam: A Story Of Old New York (1910)

Otis, James

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ISBN10: 1437191657
ISBN13: 9781437191653
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peter of New Amsterdam: A Story of Old New York is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1910. The book is set in the 17th century, during the time when the Dutch ruled over the city that is now known as New York. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Peter, who is an orphan and is taken in by a kind Dutch family.Peter grows up in New Amsterdam and learns about the Dutch culture and traditions. He also becomes friends with the Native Americans who live in the area. As he grows older, Peter becomes more involved in the affairs of the city and becomes a messenger for the governor. He witnesses the struggles between the Dutch and the English, who eventually take control of the city.The book provides a vivid description of life in old New York, including the customs, clothing, and architecture of the time. It also explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. The story is engaging and entertaining, making it a great read for both children and adults who are interested in history and adventure.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.

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