The Dutchman's Fireside (Masterworks of Literature Ser)

The Dutchman's Fireside: A Tale is a novel written by James K. Paulding. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the Van Kortlandt family, a wealthy Dutch family living in New York. The patriarch of the family, Adrian Van Kortlandt, is a successful merchant and a respected member of the community. However, his son, Walter, is a lazy and irresponsible young man who spends his time gambling and drinking.The novel follows the family's struggles as they try to keep their fortune and reputation intact. Walter's reckless behavior puts the family's finances in jeopardy, and his father is forced to take drastic measures to teach him a lesson. Meanwhile, a rival family, the Van Brunt's, is plotting to take over the Van Kortlandt's business and wealth.The story is told through a series of conversations around the family's fireside, where they discuss their hopes, fears, and desires. The novel is a commentary on the changing social and economic landscape of America during the early 18th century. It explores themes of family, tradition, and the struggle for power and wealth.Overall, The Dutchman's Fireside: A Tale is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of wealthy Dutch families in early America. It is a thought-provoking story that raises important questions about the nature of wealth, power, and family dynamics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.