☰

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

Colonial & Revolutionary Periods

Voices from Colonial America: New York 1609-1776 (National Geographic Voices from ColonialAmerica)

Voices from Colonial America: New York 1609-1776 (National Geographic Voices from ColonialAmerica)

Believe it or not, New York's past was as wild, exciting, and contentious as its present. It's hard to imagine now that New York City was once a wilderness, but Manhattan takes its name from an Algonquian Indian word meaning "hilly island." Henry Hudson's haul of fine furs convinced the Dutch to establish their colony at the gateway to the New World, and the island was bought from the Native Americans.

Once settled, New York soon became the crucible of commerce in America, and the steely spirit of New Yorkers was forged fast. The narrative of New York has been marked ever since with the spirit of its inhabitants' fierce independence and individuality.

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
VisitÂ www.natgeoed.org/commoncoreÂ for more information.
Country USA
Brand National Geographic
Manufacturer National Geographic Children's Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2006-04-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780792263906

You might also like...