EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 13 MIN
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 1 Book III Chapter III
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the tranquil and orderly lives of the early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam are delicately portrayed, touching upon their domestic habits, social amusements, and the quaint customs that marked their peaceful prosperity under Governor Van Twiller’s gentle rule. The narrative invites a contemplative audience to appreciate the steady progression of civilisation, adorned with charming domestic details from weathercocks to tea parties, all conveyed with a genial humour and affectionate regard for the simplicity of the age.
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In which the tranquil and orderly lives of the early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam are delicately portrayed, touching upon their domestic habits, social amusements, and the quaint customs that marked their peaceful prosperity under Governor Van Twiller’s gentle rule. The narrative invites a contemplative audience to appreciate the steady progression of civilisation, adorned with charming domestic details from weathercocks to tea parties, all conveyed with a genial humour and affectionate regard for the simplicity of the age.
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