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Book SynopsisFrom its earliest days under English rule, New York City had an unusually diverse ethnic makeup, with substantial numbers of Dutch, English, Scottish, Irish, French, German, and Jewish immigrants, as well as a large African-American population. This title paints a portrait of this society, exploring the meaning of ethnicity in early America.
Trade ReviewWinner of the 1991 Henricks Manuscript Award, Friends of the New Netherland Project "An excellent study of New York City's diverse population."--Choice "Joyce Goodfriend's book advances the discussion of the meaning of pluralism in colonial America through a deft integration of ethnic history, African-American history, and women's history in a non-ideological manner."--David S. Cohen, Journal of Social History "We have here a major contribution to our understanding of colonial America and an interesting case study of the variety in the history of American assimilation."--Paul A. Gilje, American Historical Review
