"Descriptions of New Netherland, 1609-1664" is a collection of unique primary sources that tells the early history of Dutch settlement in North America. The book offers readers a unique opportunity to walk the open trails and learn about the pioneers, the first settlers and their interaction with the local tribes and the geography of this land. Authentic messages, letters, reports and documents provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of the colonists, their relations with the Indians, trade and cultural features of the American continent at that time. "Descriptions of New Netherland, 1609-1664" is impossible not to perceive as a fascinating journey into the past, where each page reveals new facts and additional insights into the history of the formation of New York and its unique cultural heritage.