EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book V Chapter II
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the resolute Peter assumes control with a firm hand, discarding the meddlesome council of old and installing a more lethargic but loyal assembly, whilst reshaping the customs and institutions of New Amsterdam with a blend of severity and sagacity. His strict reforms, especially the banishment of wampum as currency, provoke great consternation among merchants and citizens alike, heralding a new era where genuine silver and gold reclaim their place amid lively debates and curious Yankee contrivances.
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In which the resolute Peter assumes control with a firm hand, discarding the meddlesome council of old and installing a more lethargic but loyal assembly, whilst reshaping the customs and institutions of New Amsterdam with a blend of severity and sagacity. His strict reforms, especially the banishment of wampum as currency, provoke great consternation among merchants and citizens alike, heralding a new era where genuine silver and gold reclaim their place amid lively debates and curious Yankee contrivances.
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