Jasper Danckaerts

"Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680" offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century colonial New York. As a meticulously prepared historical text, this volume presents the travel journal of Jasper Danckaerts, chronicling his exploration and observations of the Dutch colony during a pivotal period. Readers interested in colonial history will find a wealth of detail within these pages. Danckaerts' journal provides firsthand accounts of life, customs, and landscapes, painting a vivid picture of a formative era in American history. This enduring work sheds light on the expeditions and discoveries that shaped the Northeast. A valuable resource for historians and captivating reading for anyone intrigued by the early days of New York. Experience colonial America through the eyes of a traveler in this remarkable journal. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Jasper Danckaerts (7 May 1639, Vlissingen - 1702/1704, Middelburg) was the founder of a colony of Labadists along the Bohemia River in what is now the US state of Maryland. He is known for his journal, kept while traveling through the territory which had previously been part of the New Netherland. Documenting his journey in 1679-1680, it offers a description of the landscape and the lifestyle of inhabitants of the region in the late 17th century. The diary journals the travels of Danckaerts and Peter Sluyter (1645, Wesel-1722), two emissaries of Friesland pietists known as Labadists, journeying to North America to find a location for the establishment of a community.