Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 1 Book IV Chapter I

from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving

In which the author muses upon the sombre nature of history as a catalogue of human misery and conflict, likening historians to birds of prey that glean their sustenance from the woes and wars of mankind. He then introduces the figure of William Kieft, a sharp-featured, irritable gentleman whose peculiar genius and contentious spirit mark the stirring of a once peaceful province towards turbulent times.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 24, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 1 Book IV Chapter I

0:00 11:52

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Washington Irving Library?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this The Washington Irving Library episode published?

This episode was published on April 24, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Washington Irving Library episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!