02402cam a22003373u 4500 56971 UtSlPG 20260610134319.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stephenson, Henry Thew, 1870-1957 Patroon van Volkenberg Patroon van Volkenberg : A tale of old Manhattan in the year 1699 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-04-12 Produced by KD Weeks, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Patroon van Volkenberg: A Tale of Old Manhattan in the Year Sixteen Hundred" by Henry Thew Stephenson is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. It immerses the reader in the turbulent times of late 17th-century America, focusing on the protagonist, Vincie Le Bourse, who is in search of his long-lost sister, Ruth. The novel unravels his adventures as he navigates the complexities of life in Manhattan amid political strife and societal challenges. At the start of the narrative, Vincie is cast ashore on Long Island by a pirate ship, reflecting on his loneliness and the strong hope that drives him toward finding Ruth. He seeks refuge in a tavern, where he encounters a kind host, learns about the prominent patroon Kilian Van Volkenberg, and gets advice on reaching New York. As he prepares for the next leg of his journey, readers are introduced to Vincie's backstory of familial love, despair, and resilience during a time when Huguenots faced persecution. The opening sets the stage for an engaging tale that blends personal quests with broader historical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56971 97802 97802