The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America

The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America is a historical book written by John Fiske that explores the early settlements of the Dutch and Quaker colonies in America. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Dutch and Quaker colonies, including their origins, development, and eventual decline. Fiske covers the period from the early 17th century, when the Dutch established their first colony in America, to the end of the 18th century, when the Quaker colonies had become an integral part of the United States. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Dutch colonies in America, including New Netherland, which encompassed parts of present-day New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. Fiske provides a detailed account of the Dutch settlements, including their trade relations with Native Americans, their interactions with other European powers, and their eventual surrender of New Netherland to the English in 1664.The second part of the book focuses on the Quaker colonies in America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Fiske discusses the founding of these colonies by William Penn and other Quaker leaders, their unique social and political structures, and their contributions to the development of American democracy and religious freedom. Throughout the book, Fiske provides a rich and detailed account of the Dutch and Quaker colonies, drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America, the Dutch and Quaker settlements, and the development of American democracy and religious freedom.1899. Contains both Volumes I and II. The noted historian continues his work on American History. Contents: The Mediaeval Netherlands; Dutch Influence Upon England; Verrazano and Hudson; The West India Company; Privileges and Exemptions; King Log and King Stork; A Soldier's Paternal Rule; Some Affairs of New Amsterdam; Dutch and English; The English Autocrats; New York in the Year 1680; Penn's Holy Experiment; Downfall of the Stuarts; The Citadel of America; Knickerbocker Society; The Quaker Commonwealth; The Migrations of Sects; and Maps. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.