In Leisler's Times: An Historical Story Of Knickerbocker New York is a novel written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and published in 1886. The book is set in New York during the late 17th century, specifically during the time of Jacob Leisler's rebellion against the British colonial government. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the protagonist, a young man named Hendrick Van Wyck, as they navigate the political and social upheaval...