Manhattan / New Amsterdam is the island of Manhattan in 1662-1666, described before mass colonization: the “Island of Many Hills” (Manhatōes in Lenape). It is Lenape territory under Dutch rule, governed by Peter Stuyvesant II. It was “bought” for 60 guineas.
| Type | Place |
| Era | 1662-1666 |
| Cycle | Crown of the North |
| Spanish entry | New Amsterdam (1662-1666) |
Description
- Fort Amsterdam stands in the south.
- Wall Street is a literal defensive wall.
- Dense forest covers the site of the future Central Park.
- In northern Manhattan lies the sacred dwelling of Leonino.
Role
In the Crown of the North cycle it appears at two moments: the Battle of the Mill (Lenape alliance, combat) and, later, the rescue and the sacred dwelling. It connects to Nicaramsa, to Governor’s Island and to the Black Prophet.
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