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Welcome to New York City, 1609.
When a Native American (Lenape) boy joins Henry Hudson’s expedition up the river that now bears his name, the fearless and visionary—and misunderstood—Dancing Fish doesn’t realize his entire world and way of life are in peril. Enthralled at first by these strangers, he begins to discover their dark and dangerous side, touching off a decades-long struggle against determined explorers, aggressive traders, land-hungry settlers, and ruthless officials. If his own people are to survive, the boy-turned-man must use his wits, build alliances, and draw on unique skills to block the rising tide of the Dutch and English “salt people.”

Ambition and fear, love and loathing, mutual respect and open contempt bring Europeans and “savages” together in an untold story of the founding of New York City and the fabled island at its heart: Manhattan.

If you have a passion for the historical fiction of Ken Follett, James Michener, or Edward Rutherfurd, you’ll savor this rich and meticulously researched novel.

A novel based on true events.

(NOTE: this Omnibus Edition includes updated and revised versions of the four short ebooks in The Manhattan Series plus new added content.)

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Praise for New York 1609: a historical novel (Omnibus Edition):
"A good one for fans of Mannahatta."
-- Dr. Eric W. Sanderson, author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City

Praise for 1609 (The Manhattan Series novellas):
"Harald Johnson's 1609 will entice you with the distinctive voices of explorer Henry Hudson and Dancing Fish of the Manahate band, a compelling drama, and just the right amount of historical detail to transport you in time and place."
-- M.K. Tod, author of Time and Regret and historical fiction blogger at A Writer of History

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The hidden story behind the birth of New York City. A historical novel based on true events. (Includes the negotiations and legendary "$24 purchase" of Manhattan in 1626.)

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File Size: 6097 KB
Print Length: 579 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Phoozl, LLC (May 13, 2018)
Publication Date: May 13, 2018
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B07D2N3X2V
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Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

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Andrew Darlow

A page-turning compilation of 4 books with new material that helps to better understand New York City and American history

June 7, 2018

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I've thoroughly enjoyed the four books that make up this Omnibus Edition of New York 1609. I always feel instantly transported to the magical island of "Mannahatta" when I read the fictional, yet very believable, accounts of the many characters in the stories. I've compiled comments for the first three books below, and I am still reading Book 4 (1640).

Book/Part 1: 1609: As someone who loves history (and to a lesser extent, historical fiction) I found this book to be both educational and thought-provoking. The author's use of descriptive phrases about the weather, water, wind, beverages, etc. had me feeling like I was on Manhattan island 400+ years ago with the native indian people, and in a sailing ship exploring "new" territory that of course, had been discovered probably thousands of years earlier by those who lived off the land. It's sad to think of the plight of those who lost their land, and this book goes into that as well.

I think that the author's experience as a swimmer, as he mentions at the end of the book, as well as the many books and other resources he consulted before writing the book, help give it a feeling of being actual history, without referencing too many facts, and instead focusing on the story and characters.

Book/Part 2: 1612: Once again, Harald Johnson has taken us back in time and delivered a story that brings us front and center into a culture rarely explored by western authors. I especially like how the author paints a picture of characters in just a few words or sentences, but in ways that really bring them to life. This book has more plot twists than the first, and I look forward to what intrigue is unveiled in the next book!

Book/Part 3: 1625: This is the third book of this series, and without giving away too much, the author packed this one with a lot more action (and some surprises). I especially like how pictures are painted by the author in just a few words that bring the characters to life. He also doesn't waste time on most scenes; a lot happens during this installment and I look forward to the next one!

Book/Part 4: 1640: As I read the last book in this Omnibus edition, the author really brings to life the characters in ways that make me feel as though I am witnessing the start of a concerted attempt of western European powers to take what they want from who they want with little thought about the native peoples.

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Jeep

1609, A New York / Manhattan you never dreamed of!

July 28, 2018

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I started 1609 nearly a year ago, enjoyed it from the beginning, but (as seems to be habit with me, A.D.D.?) set it down unfinished. Anyhow I wanted a Kindle read for a plane trip this past week and fired up Harald's 1609 again. And found it to be an enjoyable, easy read from beginning (again) to end. I'm impressed by the amount of hard work - research the author has put into his effort, which he documents in an equally well written postscript, So here we are : 400 hundred years after Hudson "discovered" Manhattan a modern New Yorker, Donald Trump, seems to be taking on the world. I'll be reading the next three of Harald's novellas, I'm curious to see how White Guys Take Manhattan turns out, I'm guessing it's not looking great for Dancing Fish and his people. Trump vs. the World, we'll be watching that one play out too, seems like history teaches that "the times" are always scary for somebody. And now I have the print version of 1609, a consolidated version of Johnson's "Trilogy + 1". To be totally honest, author Harald is a friend and swim mentor of mine, he's been trying to straighten out my crappy free style for 10 years now. His attachment to Manhattan is personal and real, yes, he actually did win a "Swim Around Manhattan" competition a few years back. (Few, ha :-) Anyhow, in this new consolidated version Harald and his editing team have polished the original work into a tome that our neighbor Grisham would be proud of. His writing is clean, polished and enjoyable, it's an interesting look back at a Manhattan and a people so far removed from that of 2018 that it could easily escape our thoughts and imagination. But this is not just a work of fiction: I've enjoyed watching the huge amount of research, writing, and publishing effort that went into this project. Well done!

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Abigail Marks

Historical Fiction at its Best!

June 21, 2018

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The expanded omnibus edition of this amazing work of historical fiction portrays the collision of two worlds from Henry Hudson’s “discovery of Manhattan” and the river that bears his name in 1609 through the decades that follow. With almost a half century scope, Mr. Johnson brings to life characters and events leading to the foundation of New York City on the ruins of the Native American tribes who called it home before first contact. Notwithstanding that arc, the author manages to find some hope for mankind as it learns its lessons along its rocky road to the future. Highly recommended, AND there’s no other book I’ve found that chronicles this formative period in history!

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