Excerpt from Old Times and New: Or, a Few Raps Over the Knuckles of the Present Age
Hans Van Garretson was left at rest in 'the French Church till the living had no further business with grave yards. Religion, morals, churches, men, women, living, dead, have all gone up town.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful delve into the eccentric mind of Hans Van Garretson, a Dutch immigrant living in 19th century New York. The author employs satire and humor to narrate Hans' journey as he reconciles the old Dutch customs of his youth with the burgeoning metropolis around him. It touches on themes of immigration and the tension between tradition and progress, exploring how immigrants struggle to find their place in a society marked by rapid social transformation. The book is significant for its unique exploration of history, culture, and identity, providing a thought-provoking examination of the challenges faced by those seeking to preserve their heritage while embracing the new. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331791560_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331791560
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331791560
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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25984633/1