Robert S. Grumet Knihy

Exploring the origins of over five hundred place names in the Greater New York area, this book delves into the historical significance of names across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Authored by Robert S. Grumet, an expert in the region's Native American history, it reveals the connections between these names and the area's Indigenous peoples. Through meticulous research, Grumet uncovers the stories behind names, enriching readers' understanding of the cultural landscape they traverse.

Focusing on the lesser-known narrative of the Munsee people, this book explores their pivotal role in the legendary sale of Manhattan. It delves into their ancestral homeland situated between the lower Hudson and upper Delaware river valleys, highlighting the significance of their history within the broader context of the Delaware Nation. By shedding light on the Munsees, the book aims to correct historical oversights and enrich the understanding of this iconic event.

Profiles Manhattan Island's first residents, the Munsee Indians, from their first interactions with European settlers in 1524 to the group's relocation to reservations in the Midwest and Canada during the eighteenth century.