EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 9 MIN
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book V Chapter V
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the valiant Peter Stuyvesant faces a scurrilous accusation by the eastern confederacy, charged with secretly inciting the native tribes to assault English settlements, a slander so bitterly denied that it draws forth his spirited challenge to single combat. Amidst these tense exchanges, the loyal trumpeter Anthony Van Corlear dashes through the countryside with dispatch and mirth, proclaiming his master's honour and stirring the hopes and follies of the border towns.
What this episode covers
In which the valiant Peter Stuyvesant faces a scurrilous accusation by the eastern confederacy, charged with secretly inciting the native tribes to assault English settlements, a slander so bitterly denied that it draws forth his spirited challenge to single combat. Amidst these tense exchanges, the loyal trumpeter Anthony Van Corlear dashes through the countryside with dispatch and mirth, proclaiming his master's honour and stirring the hopes and follies of the border towns.
NOW PLAYING
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book V Chapter V
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.