Project Gutenberg 2013-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 294 Cook, Joel 1842 1910 America, Volume 3 (of 6) Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "America, Volume 3 (of 6)" by Joel Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into America's picturesque landscapes, focusing primarily on the natural beauty and significant historical sites, particularly around New York Harbor and its surroundings. The book seeks to illuminate the enchanting environment and rich historical context that shaped the United States, serving as a guide for readers interested in the early developments of American geography and society. The opening of this volume introduces the legendary navigator Hendrick Hudson and his exploration of the Hudson River in 1609, where he mistook it for a passage to the Indies. It describes the significant interactions between Hudson and the Native Americans he encountered, particularly the Lenni Lenapes and Mohicans, including cultural exchanges and Hudson's dependence on Indigenous hospitality. The narrative further unfolds the establishment of New Amsterdam, the gradual development of Manhattan, and key events in New York's colonial history, such as the sale of Manhattan Island to the Dutch for beads and trinkets. This sets the stage for a broader exploration of the New York area’s evolving landscape and influences on American culture, as portrayed through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel E151 F1001 Text Category: History - American Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 390188 2025-07-17T04:31:05.692908 text/html 371140 2024-10-23T13:25:25 text/html 781091 2025-07-17T04:31:13.462873 application/epub+zip 785887 2025-07-17T04:31:08.915879 application/epub+zip 223021 2025-07-17T04:31:07.497878 application/epub+zip 968589 2025-07-17T04:31:16.816846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 946025 2025-07-17T04:31:12.617870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348124 2022-09-19T06:30:47.175255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360189 2023-09-18T08:21:55.842963 text/plain 340389 2024-10-23T13:25:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16612 2025-07-17T04:31:16.940798 application/rdf+xml 15080 2025-07-17T04:31:08.103847 image/jpeg 4150 2025-07-17T04:31:07.823847 image/jpeg 754824 2025-07-17T04:31:05.739930 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog