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"Stuyvesant" from Jacob Abbott. American writer of children's books (1803-1879).

One pleasant summer morning Alphonzo was amusing himself by swinging on a gate in front of his mother's house. His cousin Malleville, who was then about eight years old, was sitting upon a stone outside of the gate, by the roadside, in a sort of corner that was formed between... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books.On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott and his mother was Betsey Abbott. Abbott attended the Hallowell Academy. EducationAbbott... Read Full Overview

Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1881. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Netherland (now known as New York). The story begins with Stuyvesant's childhood... Read Full Overview

This biography explores the life and times of Peter Stuyvesant, the last director-general of New Netherland, known for his formidable leadership and controversial decisions. Abbott's narrative is well-researched and highly readable, making this a great choice for history buffs... Read Full Overview

Hopefully, these books will be found, perhaps, after all, to be useful mainly in entertaining and amusing the youthful readers who may peruse them, as the writing of them has been the amusement and recreation of the author in the intervals of more serious pursuits

Excerpt from Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story The development of the moral sentiments in the human heart, in early life, - and every thing in fact which relates to the formation of character, - is determined in a far greater degree by sympathy, and by the influence of example, than... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1881. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Amsterdam (now known as New York City). The novel begins with Stuyvesant's childhood... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview