First published 1821
Renowned writer Washington Irving spins a wildly entertaining yarn about the founding of New York City. From the bumbling Dutch governors to the swaggering settlers, Irving's colorful cast of characters bring the chaotic, charismatic early days of New Amsterdam to vivid life. Filled with sly humor, outrageous hijinks, and a deft mix of fact and fiction, this classic work is a joyous, uproarious read.
Genres: historical-fiction, american, 19th-century, americana
Vibes: atmospheric, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: fictionalized-history, historical-fiction
Setting: New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State), Oklahoma
Period: Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, 17th century, 18th century
278 pages · Paperback