PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Interactive Map: Manhattan in 1609: Dutch New York
Explore Dutch New York through this historical interactive map and learn what wildlife, landscape, and people lived there in 1609 compared with today. Click on 'Interactives' for additional resources, e.g., a 1626 letter from Peter...
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New Netherland Institute: Peter Minuit (1580 1638): Director of New Netherland
A profile of Peter Minuit who is usually credited with negotiating the purchase of Manhattan from the Native Americans in 1626.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Peter Minuit
Wikipedia offers an overview of the life of explorer Peter Minuit and also discusses his purchase of the island of Manhattan from the Native Americans.