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Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680
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The journal records the observations and experiences of Jasper Danckaerts during his travels from the Netherlands to the American colonies in the late 17th century. It provides detailed accounts of the route taken, the conditions faced during the journey, and the interactions with inhabitants of the various colonies, primarily in what is now New York. The work functions as a personal diary, emphasizing descriptions of landscapes, settlements, and social conditions encountered along the way. It also reflects the religious and social upheaval of the period, with Danckaerts seeking to establish a communal community amid these challenges. The entries begin in June 1679 and include both practical details and reflections on the cultural environment of the American colonies during this period.
As a biographical account, the journal offers insights into the motivations and experiences of a Dutch traveler in early America, capturing the colonial landscape and social fabric of the late 17th century. It is a primary source for understanding European influences and colonial life during this historical period.
As a biographical account, the journal offers insights into the motivations and experiences of a Dutch traveler in early America, capturing the colonial landscape and social fabric of the late 17th century. It is a primary source for understanding European influences and colonial life during this historical period.
From the opening pages
non-English words have been retained as they appear in the original. Obvious printer errors have been corrected. ORIGINAL NARRATIVES OF EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY JOURNAL OF JASPER DANCKAERTS 1679-1680 EDITED BY BARTLETT BURLEIGH JAMES, B.D., Ph.D. OF THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND J. FRANKLIN JAMESON, Ph.D. , LL.D. DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTIONS OF WASHINGTON WITH A FACSIMILE AND TWO MAPS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS NEW YORK COPYRIGHT, 1913, BY CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS NEW YORK FROM BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, 1679 From the original drawing by Jasper Danckaerts in the possession of the Long Island Historical Society [Enlarge] CONTENTS JOURNAL OF JASPER DANCKAERTS Edited by Bartlett Burleigh James and J. Franklin Jameson PAGE Note A xi Introduction xv Note B xxvii Voyage to New Netherland 3 Preparations for the Voyage 3 Delays in Starting 5 On the Way to Texel; a Narrow Escape 8 On Board the Charles 10 They set Sail and run Aground 13 Description of Texel 15 Progress of the Voyage 18 At Falmouth; the Diarist at Church 25 A Visit to Pendennis Castle 28 The Market at Penryn 30 Again on Board; a Word about the Cat 32 Land is Seen; Sandy Hook 33 Indians come Aboard; Arrival at New York 35 Observations upon the Sea and the Voyage 37 Comments upon the Passengers and Crew 39 Travels in New Netherland 43 In New York; Ministers of New Netherland 43 Fort Amsterdam is described 45 The First Male born of Europeans in New Netherland 47 A Visit to Long Island; through Brooklyn 50 At Gowanus; the Najack Indians 53 With Jacques Cortelyou at New Utrecht 57 Danckaerts makes a Sketch 58 A Visit with Jan Theunissen at Flatlands 60 Through Flatbush, Brooklyn, and Back in New York 62 Manhattan Island Explored; Broadway; the Bowery; New Harlem 64 The Labadists make some Calls; Danckaerts acts the Barber 67 On Staten Island 69 At Oude Dorp and Nieuwe Dorp 72 Some Plantations on the Island 74 A Visit from Jasper, the Indian 76 The Travellers meet Ephraim Herrman 80 In Communipaw and Bergen 82 Further Experiences 86 Preparations for the Journey Southward; the Duke's Laws 89 Journey to the Southward 91 The Stop at Woodbridge 93 At Piscataway; the Falls of the Delaware 94 Matinnaconk Island and Burlington 97 Tacony; Tinicum Island described 100 The Suit of Madame de la Grange against Madame Papegoia 101 A…
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