The island at the center of the world russell shorto. Gender, urban culture, and the making of the gay male world, 18901940. In order to deliver good work, the dutch like to consider the risks and consequences of everything they do, well in advance. Jun 15, 2016 new york today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a. History and tradition come alive in each of four volumes which offer a varied collection of 366 fascinating articles about the people, places, events, facts, folklore and traditions of new york states largest county. While the first dutch fort in asia was built in 1600 in presentday indonesia, the first forts and settlements on the essequibo river in guyana date from the 1590s. Many of the authors listed below have been most generous in contributing their expertise and their permission to use scholarly articles or quotes from their books in the 3d model and this website. In 1683 suriname was sold to the dutch west india company. New amsterdam, new york city, new york books and records for family history and genealogy research. Rick landmans new amsterdam tour in lower manhattan. Diversity in new york place names national geographic.
Holland society of new yorks most popular book is year book of the holland society. The dutch heritage of new york iamexpat in the netherlands. Diversity in new york place names national geographic society. North country history books six great books about new. The dutch records of kingston, ulster county, new york. The betrothal of elypholate, and other tales of the pennsylvania dutch new york. How to research dutch ancestors the new york public library. The dutch colonization of the americas began with the establishment of dutch trading posts and plantations in the americas, which preceded the much wider known colonisation activities of the dutch in asia. He coordinated dutch participation in the citys ny 400 celebrations and is the author of several publications on art, archeology, and politics.
What are the best books about the history of new york. A brief history of a dutch island manhattan ancient. This purpose, since 1885, has provided a stimulus for his. With your library card, its easier than ever to choose from more than 300,000 ebooks on simplye, the new york public librarys free ereader app. The epic story of dutch manhattan, and the founding colony that shaped america. History of the name spuyten duyvil the new york public library. As you may remember, last year was the city s 400th birthday, a celebration that commemorated four centuries since henry hudson sailed into new york harbor. Holland society of new york has 43 books on goodreads with 2 ratings. Finally, a look at the other 17th century dutch city on the hudson. In the case of success, of course, they will take the full credit. Lower manhattan, also known as downtown manhattan or downtown new york, is the southernmost part of manhattan, the central borough for business, culture, and government in the city of new york, which itself originated at the southern tip of manhattan island in 1624, at a point which now constitutes the presentday financial district. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gotham. The early history of the jews in new york, 16541664.
Printed orange wraps, 57 pages, van dyke ancestry, church records eastern new york, note on the genealogical material old court house fonda new york, marriages in first dutch reformed church of albany 18051825, corrections in the genealogical data of the albert andriesse bradt family in the yearbook for 19541956, membership roll, ancestors. History of the name spuyten duyvil the new york public. Editor reuel golden walks time through the selection of new york. The united states edition is published by doubleday under the title new york. Utilizing its superior location astride critical waterways, the village grew during the westward expansion of the early 1800s to become an industrial powerhouse. He is an adjunct professor of planning at nyus wagner school and teaches a land use law class since 2003. The complete guide to dutch etiquette and social values.
The dutch records of kingston, ulster county, new york contributor names kingston n. May 05, 2014 as spring finally arrives and tulips bloom across the city, its a good time to remember new york s dutch heritage. An old dutch and german unit of liquid capacity as for wine varying from 36 to 42 gallons. Just some of my favorite books about the people, places and events of new york city.
New york under dutch rule historical society of the new york. The novel chronicles the birth and growth of new york city, from the arrival of the first dutch and other european colonists in. A story of the pennsylvania dutch, by helen reimensnyder martin multiple formats at. It won the new york city book award, the washington irving prize for. Books and articles on dutch emigration and emigrants. Kingston, samuel oppenheim, and new york state historical association. Were placed in a moment of great change in the history of new york city. Introduce place names in the new york city area that reveal dutch influence. See 11 centuriesold remnants of new amsterdam in nyc curbed ny. In the early 1600s, the dutch founded a colony called new. Mar 30, 2010 search inside the bookthe island at the center of the world ranks among the best books ever written about new amsterdam, the dutch settlement on manhattan that would become new york city. Why childrens books matter new york public library. Dutch diplomat hugo gajus scheltema was consul general of the kingdom of the netherlands in new york from 2007 to 2011. See 11 centuriesold remnants of new amsterdam in nyc.
The first dutch immigrants settled in the 17th century, between 1624 and 1664, in the new netherland colony, in cities like nieuw amsterdam now new york city, beverwijck albany and wiltwijck kingston. Glossary of dutch words in new york, new netherland. However, while hudsons voyage did spark later immigration and settlement, it wasnt until the mid1620s that new amsterdam started shaping up into a real town. Books by holland society of new york author of year book of. The majority of these books were transcribed from a collection held by pam reisch. Heres my 25 favorite books about new york city history. The kitchen wing of the wyckoff house to the right of the chimney in this 1922 photograph was built circa 1652, making it the oldest surviving building in new york state, and new york citys only remaining structure from before the british took control in 1664.
Waves of dutch, german, irish, italian, and eastern european immigrants were drawn to the city for work. Jackson and a cast of thousandss the encyclopedia of new york city. Indeed, may 5, better known for its mexicanthemed celebrations, is also. A bibliographical and historical essay on the dutch books and pamphlets relating to newnetherland and to. Exploring historic dutch new york museum of the city of new york. As spring finally arrives and tulips bloom across the city, its a good time to remember new yorks dutch heritage. Russell shorto born february 8, 1959 is an american author, historian and journalist, best known for his book on the dutch origins of new york city, the island. While new york city continues to evolve, its past echoes faintly in the dutchrevival buildings downtownnone are original.
However, it is, as the title says, an encyclopedia, not a narrative book, and, like most encyclopedias. Today, manhattan is one of the iconic locations of the united states of america. Books by holland society of new york author of year book. His class is a required core class for the urban planning masters students. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Instead, his overseer, bastiaen jansz krol, ran the operation on the east side of the hudson. As you may remember, last year was the citys 400th birthday, a celebration that commemorated four centuries since henry hudson sailed into new york harbor. By the 20th century, amsterdam had become americas foremost rugmaking center, nicknamed the carpet city, and the seventh largest city in new york. In the 1700s, amsterdam was just a small trading village in upstate new york. The essential 25 new york city history books for your book.
In 2010, it partnered with the new york state office of cultural education to establish the new netherland research center, with matching funds from the state of the netherlands. A history of new york city to 1898 to european explorers, it was eden, a paradise of waisthigh grasses, towering stands of walnut, maple, chestnut, and oak, and forests that teemed with bears, wolves, raccoons, beavers, otters, and foxes. What are the best books on the history of new york. All represented here bring valuable insight into the history of nyc and most are accessible to read via your local book store or library. Have students use library resources to research the origins of this place name, learn more about dutch history in new york city, and present the information they find to the class. For updates throughout the day, like us on facebook. The first comprehensive exhibition to trace one of the most defining achievements in new york citys historythe vision, planning, and implementation of manhattans iconic grid systemwill be on view at the museum of the city of new york from december 5, 2011, through april 15, 2012.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This comprehensive guide to touring important sites of dutch history serves as an engrossing cultural and historical reference. Dutch download free ebooks or read books online for free. Academic but engaging and thorough look at centuries of the citys history. About the author russell shorto is the author of five books and is a contributing writer at the the new york times magazine. The island at the center of the world uncovers a lost world and offers a surprising new perspective on our own. A long island ice tea is a typical american cocktail, but the name is derived from the anglified version of lange eylandt, a name dutchman adriaen block came up with in 1614 when exploring the area. The encyclopedia of new york city, edited by kenneth t. However, the origins of manhattan are often forgotten these days. Links to interesting books, videos and paintings books. By the 20th century, amsterdam had become americas foremost rugmaking center, nicknamed the carpet city, and the seventh largest.
To help support the citys efforts to contain the spread of covid19, newyork historical is temporarily closed to the public until it is safe to reopen. Discover new authors and their books in our ebook community. Contributions are taxdeductible to the extent permitted by law. The essential 25 new york city history books for your book shelf. Its first occupants were pieter claesen and grietje. The written history of new york city began with the first european explorer the italian giovanni da verrazzano in 1524.
Lately ive been toying with revisiting that era in another book. The greatest new york photo book ever photo essays time. Rutherford builds his novel on the histories of fictional families who live there. The novel chronicles the birth and growth of new york city, from the arrival of the first dutch and other european colonists in the 17th century to the summer of 2009. The most comprehensive history of new york city is probably kenneth t. On september 11, 1609, the dutch ship, the halve maen, entered new york bay and sailed up the mighty river it found there. Academic but engaging and thorough look at centuries of the city s history. The epic story of dutch manhattan and the forgotten colony that shaped america. Library of congress control number 22127 oclc number 8235118. In the case something does go wrong, the dutch individual will take full responsibility for the consequences. But the story of the dutch colony of new netherland was merely lost, not. Nni is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The new york history and genealogy book archive was begun by debbie axtman in conjunction with the new york roots new york history and genealogy project to transcribe historic books related to new york state. The birth of albany and new york city though his estate grew to encompass much of the land around fort orange, kiliaen van rensselaer never actually set foot there.
This is one of those rare books in the pickedover field of colonial history, a whole new. Of new york whose prime object is to collect and pre serve information respecting the early history and settlement of the city and state of new york by the dutch and to discover and pre serve all still existing documents relating to their genealogy and history. The sons of liberty destroyed british authority in new york city, and the stamp act congress of representatives from throughout the thirteen colonies met in the city in 1765 to organize resistance to british policies. I was only dimly aware that new york was originally new amsterdam and that it had been part of the dutch empire before the british took it over.
Over the weekend, i put together this riffle list of my favorite 25 book on the subject of new york city history, published over the last one hundred years. In considering the facts of dutch american immigration, local history and genealogy, the compiler has identified handbooks, bibliographies, directories, collections of documents, family histories, inventories of archives. But in a wayward, fastmoving world, a focus on history can root you, and offer perspective. Volumes 3 and 4 are jampacked with nearly 500 pictures each.
A concise illustrated history of the dutch colony by firth haring fabend that you can. That means that ny rappers making local references and any tv shows or movies set in new york are actually exposing the dutch origins of the city. To learn more about the netherlands past and present, check out some of these books and films. A handful of books from a history in a nutshell to a riotous romp through new. American institute of architects guide to new york city by norval white, elliot willensky. Newyork historical society a dutchenglishnew york christmas. On july 31, 1667, under the treaty of breda the dutch offered new netherland including new amsterdam, modernday new york city in exchange for their sugar factories on the coast of suriname. Modern manhattans history is related to people who conquered many colonies the dutch. A history of new york city to 1898 the history of nyc series. Oct 26, 2015 the memorial history of the city of new york, from its first settlement to the year 1892 volume i, page 338 features a 1665 directory of nyc, available online see the directory information material printed for new york city residents, 16261786. In new york, these families represent the successive waves of immigrants who have made the city multicultural. Gain access to digital resources for all ages, including ebooks, audiobooks, databases, and more. The island at the center of the world is a narrative history of manhattans founding. He coordinated dutch participation in the city s ny 400 celebrations and is the author of several publications on art, archeology, and politics.
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