About “Stuyvesant”
Stuyvesant by Jacob Abbott is a fictional work published in 1853 by Harper & Brothers, presented as part of the "Franconia stories" series. The book features quiet, peaceful depictions of domestic life and emphasizes desirable conduct and sentiments suitable for children. It includes wood-engravings by Charles Edmonds, Albert Bobbett, and William Roberts, based on designs by Carl Emil Doepler.
Book details
- First published
- 1853