02259cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000310011524500270014626400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801150039052013160050553400450182165300310186685600430189799900170194013842UtSlPG20260610133328.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aHemstreet, Charles,d1866-14aThe Story of Manhattan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-24  aE-text prepared by Gregory Smith, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Story of Manhattan" by Charles Hemstreet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the rich and complex history of New York City, focusing on its transformation from a wild island inhabited by Native Americans to the bustling metropolis it is today. The book is structured as a narrative, emphasizing significant events and figures in Manhattan’s past with the intent to be both informative and engaging.  The opening of the book sets the scene of Manhattan in the year 1609, depicting its untamed beauty and the Native American tribes inhabiting the land. It introduces Henry Hudson's voyage aboard the "Half Moon," as he explores the region while searching for a passage to the East Indies. The narrative highlights the initial encounter between Hudson and the indigenous people, alluding to the misunderstandings that would arise from the European explorers' ambitions. As Hudson's journey unfolds, it becomes clear that his discovery would lead to the eventual colonization and transformation of the island, setting the stage for the events and developments that shaped New Manhattan. This poignant historical reflection aims to connect readers with the city’s roots, inviting them to appreciate its deep heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13842  c55230d55230