Today's installment concludes British Capture New York,our selection from History of the State of New York by John R. Brodhead published in 1871.
The Dutch Dilemma
Observing Stuyvesant's reluctance to surrender, Nicolls directed Captain Hyde, who commanded the squadron, to reduce the fort.Continuing British
British Capture New York
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The English Warships Arrive.IntroductionFor half a century the Dutch
First Practical Steamboat – 4
Today's installment concludes First Practical Steamboat,our selection by James Renwick.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of
First Practical Steamboat – 3
Measures were therefore immediately taken preparatory to constructing a steamboat on a large scale in the United States.Continuing First Practical
First Practical Steamboat – 2
When the properties of Watt’s double-acting engine became known to the public an immediate attempt was made to apply it to navigation.Continuing
First Practical Steamboat
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThat the same year in which Fulton navigated the Hudson River with his improved