EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VII Chapter II
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the genial Governor Peter Stuyvesant endeavours to govern New Amsterdam with a blend of kindness and order, promoting joyous holidays, convivial dances, and public merriment, whilst tempering the exuberance of fashion and manners with gentle restrictions. Among his notable measures is the distribution of fiddles to enliven rural and urban assemblies, fostering a culture of wholesome gaiety that echoes through the seasons and across the province.
What this episode covers
In which the genial Governor Peter Stuyvesant endeavours to govern New Amsterdam with a blend of kindness and order, promoting joyous holidays, convivial dances, and public merriment, whilst tempering the exuberance of fashion and manners with gentle restrictions. Among his notable measures is the distribution of fiddles to enliven rural and urban assemblies, fostering a culture of wholesome gaiety that echoes through the seasons and across the province.
NOW PLAYING
Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VII Chapter II
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.