Dutch and English on the Hudson : A Chronicle of Colonial New York Originally published in 1919 as part of the Chronicles of America Series, this is a comprehensive look at the development of colonial communities in New York State.Contents Include Up the Great River, Traders and Settlers, Patroons and Lords of the Manor, Directors, Domines and School Teachers, Burghers, Neighbourhood of New Netherland, Early English Governors, Leisler, Privateers and Pirates, Colonial Government, The Zenger Trial, Negro Plots, Sir William Johnson. Keywords: New York (State) History Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Colonial America New York State Dutch Settlers English Settlers Hudson Valley Hudson River American History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.