"Descriptions of New Netherland" is a collection of original documents reflecting the history of the colony of New Netherland from 1609 to 1664. This book collects narratives, official correspondence, documents and other materials that reveal the life and events of that time. Through these incendiary sources, the reader can experience the history of New Netherland through the eyes of early settlers, diplomats, and others who had a significant impact on the colonial period. The book is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of New Holland in the early seventeenth century."