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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 historical 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.)

Length: 579 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled

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"The characters are well-drawn, and interesting, as is the entire novel, while the author does not shy away from tackling various 'political' issues with a fair-minded, balanced approach. Despite its length, this was an absorbing read . . . The author's notes about what parts of his novel were fact was also well worth reading."
-- Anne Holt, Discovering Diamonds Historical Fiction Reviews

"A thoroughly good read, with lively engaging characters, clever blending of real and fictional personages, a strong historical narrative, and some excellent plot twistings throughout. I really enjoyed this entertaining book, and recommend it."
-- Sam Law, It's Good To Read book blog

"An incredibly visual and epic story of a changing culture and landscape. It's a beautifully told story about family, friends and community through colonisation . . . A wonderful mixture of historical fact and fiction, expertly written."
-- Peter Donnelly, founder, The Reading Desk

""A terrific novel, telling of the 'discovery' of Manhattan Island by Henry Hudson, and the beginning of the callous and careless ruination of the Native American way of life . . . This is a long book, but at no time did it feel overwritten or padded out . . . Highly recommended."
-- Terry Tyler, Terry Tyler Book Reviews

"A good one for fans of Mannahatta."
-- Dr. Eric W. Sanderson, author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City

"Harald Johnson's 1609 [The Manhattan Series, Book 1] 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.)

ASIN : B07D2N3X2V
Publisher : Phoozl, LLC (May 13, 2018)
Publication date : May 13, 2018
Language: : English
File size : 6097 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 579 pages
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #113,571 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #313 in Native American Literature (Kindle Store)
- #327 in Historical Biographical Fiction
- #532 in Native American Literature (Books)

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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

Reviewed in the United States on 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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Good historical fiction about the European invasion of New York

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019

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**This review has also been posted to edwardrickford.com and Goodreads**

New York has always been one of my favorite states to visit and I picked up 1609 because I thought it would be interesting to learn more about the history of the place. There’s no shortage of historical fiction set in New York but I think the vast majority is set in the 19th or 20th century and I really appreciate that Harold Johnson tried a different tack by setting his story firmly in the early 17th century. Moreover, the story is told largely from the perspective of Amerindian characters which appealed to me on a narrative level as well as a historical level.
The protagonist of the story is Dancing Fish and we learn that early on that he is no stranger to tragedy. He loses his parents when he is just a child and constantly grapples with the guilt that comes with being a lone survivor. Nonetheless, he is fortunate to be accepted by the Manahate people and cares deeply about the well-being of his adopted family.
Consequently, the arrival of Captain Hudson and his crew, on an island now known as Manhattan, piques Dancing Fish’s interest. Captain Hudson and his men speak languages none of the Manahate have ever heard of and travel in ships unlike any they have ever seen. Determined to learn more about these strange people, Dancing Fish agrees to accompany them on a journey upriver.
After all, doing so will help him learn more about the inland nations and learn more about the people who have just recently arrived in his home. What he learns distresses him greatly and he quickly realizes that Hudson and his ilk have sinister designs for his homeland. Convinced nothing can be gained by staying with Hudson, Dancing Fish abandons ship after seriously injuring one of Hudson’s crew members.
In the process, he suffers a pretty serious injury himself but I think what I found most memorable about this scene was the interaction between Hudson and Dancing Fish. Hudson is confounded that Dancing Fish would want to abandon his company and entices him to return by telling him “our world is the future.” Hudson’s appeal falls on deaf ears and Dancing Fish responds by letting him know “I see only how you look to our land, to our animals, even to us. We are only for your using. This is not the way to be brothers in peace.”
In some respects, the characters talk past each other during this exchange and I think that’s part of what makes this scene powerful. Neither character can deny the charges made, Dancing Fish understands the Manahate are too few in number to successfully oppose the Dutch East India company and Hudson understands that he is more invader than savior, but neither want to admit this truth. Ultimately, they both seem to realize that dialogue is futile so long as their world views cannot be reconciled and relations between the Manahate and the Dutch East India company become irreparably strained.
Owing to the emotional stakes of this scene, I imagine it is one that most readers will remember long after they finish the book. Having said that, I think there are some scenes that readers will remember for the wrong reason. The scene where Willow and High Limb first become intimate did not sit right with me, it made little sense from a character standpoint and validates a really awful way of thinking, and I wish the scene had been nixed since it has little importance to the larger story. For that matter, I do also wish 1609 had been a bit longer and I am glad the omnibus version combines the sequels because I think some of the sequels were too short to stand on their own. In any case, I enjoyed 1609 quite a bit and would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of European colonization of the Northeast or Amerindian history.

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

Reviewed in the United States on 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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