Mae N. (Skippyfool) reviewed From Distant Shores : The Novel of New York 1613-1667 on + 100 more book reviews
WHEN BROADWAY WAS AN INDIAN PATH AND WALL STREET MARKED THE EDGE OF CIVILIZATION
This vibrant, colorful novel follows the adventures of one family, the de Kuypers, who came from distant shores to settle in a breathtaking forest eden: Pieter, explorer, builder, whaler, who knew from his first adventure - lost then rescued by friendly natives - that his destiny lay on the island; Christina, brave because she had to be, forced to bear arms as well as children, and determined to carve a place for herself in the fight for survival; and Jacob Adam, the bastard son, who ushered in a ruthless new breed of empire builders on the long island.
This vibrant, colorful novel follows the adventures of one family, the de Kuypers, who came from distant shores to settle in a breathtaking forest eden: Pieter, explorer, builder, whaler, who knew from his first adventure - lost then rescued by friendly natives - that his destiny lay on the island; Christina, brave because she had to be, forced to bear arms as well as children, and determined to carve a place for herself in the fight for survival; and Jacob Adam, the bastard son, who ushered in a ruthless new breed of empire builders on the long island.
Kathy W. (WolfeK) reviewed From Distant Shores : The Novel of New York 1613-1667 on + 48 more book reviews
Good historical novel with good storyline.
Geraldine Z. (gerrielady1) reviewed From Distant Shores : The Novel of New York 1613-1667 on + 102 more book reviews
A tale of lovers and dreamers,scoundrels and rugues....long ago on an island named Manhattan.
