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MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan
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MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan
MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626.
Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island from the Wappinger Indians, 1626. Line drawing, 1891
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1626 Age Of Discovery Colonist Colony Dutch Event Manhattan Merchant New Amsterdam New Netherland New World Official Pieter Purchase Settlement Settler Trade Trader Tribe Minuit
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Manhattan Purchase of 1626. In this line drawing from 1891, we witness Dutch colonial official Peter Minuit engaging in a historic trade with the Wappinger Indians. This event marked the beginning of New Amsterdam and laid the foundation for what would eventually become one of the most iconic cities in the world - Manhattan. The image showcases Minuit standing tall amongst his fellow men, portraying both power and diplomacy as he negotiates with the indigenous tribe. The detailed portrait allows us to imagine the bustling atmosphere of this pivotal exchange, where cultures collided and new possibilities emerged. As we delve into this snapshot from America's age of discovery, it is impossible not to appreciate its significance. It symbolizes not only an economic transaction but also a meeting point between two worlds - European settlers seeking new opportunities and Native Americans navigating their ancestral lands. While commercial use is excluded from our discussion here, let us focus on how this image invites reflection upon historical events that shaped our present-day society. It serves as a reminder that every city has its origins rooted in unique stories like these; stories that deserve recognition and appreciation for their impact on our shared human experience.
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