A Travel Guide to Colonial New York

by James Barter

Founded by Dutch traders in the early 1600s, New York became one of the most prosperous of England's thirteen colonies. The author of this volume guides readers on a visit to colonial New York and uncovers the best events to attend, towns to visit, and things to do. (20030401)

96 pages, Library Binding

First published December 7, 2003

Reviews

[Lauren Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be a children's history book, but it might outshine many other adult history books on the same subject. It's so dense. By that I mean every sentence matters. I take notes on all history books I read. Though this one was short, it took so long to read because every page was full of important information. The details are reminiscent of historical novels, giving readers of sense of the sights and sounds of the city. The illustrations are superb. Why don't more adult books have illustrations?