Behind Manhattan Gables: A Story Of New Amsterdam, 1663-1664 is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Augustus Rand in 1896. The book is set in New Amsterdam, which is now known as New York City, during the years 1663-1664. The story follows the life of a young man named Jan Van Ryn, who is a Dutch immigrant trying to make a life for himself in the New World. Jan is a talented artist and hopes to use his skills to make a living in the bustling...