EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 21 MIN
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter VIII
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the valorous Dutch and Swedes engage in a fierce and chaotic battle for Fort Christina, with gods and mortals alike lending their presence to the scene’s heroic tumult. The mêlée is depicted with an exuberant mixture of martial prowess and sportive exaggeration, reflecting the spirited character of these early colonial contests.
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In which the valorous Dutch and Swedes engage in a fierce and chaotic battle for Fort Christina, with gods and mortals alike lending their presence to the scene’s heroic tumult. The mêlée is depicted with an exuberant mixture of martial prowess and sportive exaggeration, reflecting the spirited character of these early colonial contests.
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