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In Leisler’s Times

In Leisler’s Times

Elbridge Streeter Brooks

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia
ISBN:
9780548821954
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In Leisler’s Times: An Historical Story Of Knickerbocker New York is a novel written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and published in 1886. The book is set in New York during the late 17th century, specifically during the time of Jacob Leisler’s rebellion against the British colonial government. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the protagonist, a young man named Hendrick Van Wyck, as they navigate the political and social upheaval of the time.The novel provides a detailed and immersive look at life in colonial New York, including descriptions of the city’s architecture, customs, and politics. The characters are well-developed and provide a range of perspectives on the events unfolding around them. The book also includes historical figures such as Leisler himself, as well as other notable figures from the time.Overall, In Leisler’s Times offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in New York’s history and provides an engaging story that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction, colonial America, or early American politics.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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