I don’t think the natives really sold it – I’ve heard that they didn’t understand the European concept of land ownership, so the deal, if it took place, probably was largely a misunderstanding on both sides. The Dutch would have been saying, “Thanks for selling us the land” and the Indians would have been saying, “Thanks for the gifts.” I did once hear that the Canarsie Indians (yeah, that region of Brooklyn is named for them) were passing through the area, and were the ones who “sold” it, even though it wasn’t “their” territory. Not really sure how much of that is accurate. And what will Dunwoody find when returns to 1909?
jimmjonzz Premium Member about 9 years ago
Manhattan’s streets I saunter’d, pondering,On time, space, reality— on such as these,And abreast with them, prudence.
dougsathome about 9 years ago
And today over 8 million people live in that butter churn.
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member about 9 years ago
I heard Manhattan was owned by a different tribe than the one that sold it to the Dutch.
paullp Premium Member about 9 years ago
I don’t think the natives really sold it – I’ve heard that they didn’t understand the European concept of land ownership, so the deal, if it took place, probably was largely a misunderstanding on both sides. The Dutch would have been saying, “Thanks for selling us the land” and the Indians would have been saying, “Thanks for the gifts.” I did once hear that the Canarsie Indians (yeah, that region of Brooklyn is named for them) were passing through the area, and were the ones who “sold” it, even though it wasn’t “their” territory. Not really sure how much of that is accurate. And what will Dunwoody find when returns to 1909?
jpozenel about 9 years ago
And when he had the beads, Percival bought Manhattan.
Who’s the idiot now?