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City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and Early Manhattan
 
 
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de Beverly Swerling (Author) "ELEVEN WEEKS IN a ship thirty-seven feet long by eleven wide, carrying a crew of nine as well as twenty passengers ..." En savoir plus
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The tapestry of early American society is hung out for a fresh viewing in this ambitious historical novel of 1660s New Amsterdam. The English Turners are brother and sister, surgeon/barber and apothecary. Devoted to one another, Sally and Lucas quickly learn to make their way in the harsh, prosperous new world, aiding the Dutch governor Stuyvesant's family and making their reputation in the bargain. Then Lucas sells Sally in marriage to Jacob Van der Vries, a cruel, foolish physician, in order to save her life, Lucas says, but she believes it is to buy his lover's freedom to marry, and she never forgives him. This rift begins a feud between the Van der Vries (later Devreys) and Turners that lasts through the American Revolution. Colorful characters vie with historical figures for attention on this broad stage: there's Jennet, Sally's great-granddaughter, who marries a wealthy Jew; Caleb Devrey, Jennet's first cousin, who loved her as a boy, but becomes her bitterest enemy; Morgan, Jennet's son, a privateer and patriot; and Morgan's best friend and former slave, Cuffy, whose fate is bound to Morgan's by love, hate and the same woman the gorgeous Roisin Campbell aka Mistress Healsall. The healing profession is carried down through each generation of Turners and Devreys, and Swerling's descriptions of early operations with crude instruments are detailed and riveting. The city of New York is a character in its own right, but even it cannot compete with the richly drawn, well-rounded people Swerling creates. This engrossing, generously imagined tale deserves the large audience it should find at a time when the founding fathers reign triumphant in biography. (Oct.) Forecast: The size of this hefty debut may actually be a selling point, since it promises an epic tale. The colorful period jacket art should appeal to browsers, too.

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Beginning in Nieuw Amsterdam ( Southern Manhattan) in 1661, this mutigenerational saga runs right through the American Revolution. A brilliant surgeon named Lucas and his homely poppy-growing sister, Sally, come together to the New World and struggle agains the superstitions of their times. These gifted healers are thrown in with black slaves, lusty Jews, and even murdering Indians. Gabrielle de Cuir doesn't alter her voice dramatically for the different characters, but her breathless telling hits exactly the right note. Chock-full of convincing detail, this historical soap opera informs as it entertains. This can't be how they lived, though, anymore than we live on the set of "As the World Turns." B.H.C. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Dream historical novel, Mars 22 2008
This review is from: City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and Early Manhattan (Paperback)
I have been hooked on reading historical fiction for over 50 years. Cue for Treason, The Black Arrow, the entire Thomas B. Costain canon and many others have given me years of pleasurable reading. However, after finishing the Sharon Kay Penman ouvre in the mid 1990's, I found most new historical fiction enjoyable but not wholly original, much of it series material ( Sharp et al and genre fiction placed in non-contemporary time frames), mostly overshadowed by the kind of material that I had revelled in for so many years. When I wandered into a local bookstore and caught a glimpse of City of Glory, the sequal to this book, my bookseller hastened to warn me that the City of Dreams should be read prior to the City of Glory. He then stated that City of Dreams was a "candy of a read". My vendor is not given to hyperbole, I purchased this book in Feb. 2008, have completed it and its sequal City of Glory ( not as good) and am now reading Shadowbrook, her novel on the French-Indian War, an outstanding book on a topic I have enjoyed since reading some of Kenneth Rogers' books on this topic. City of Dreams is a great read with some original charchters, including some strong women. If you like historical fiction, this book deserves a place on your night-table stack
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4.0étoiles sur 5 History in a readable, informative and entertaining form., Mai 18 2004
This historical novel takes the reader on a tour of the construction of New York City from the earliest 'paths' to avenues. It's mystifying to see our theater district called The Broad Way.

Written by Beverly Swerling in a scholarly fashion in easy to read prose and based on extensive research in various historical collections available, it shows how life was not easy for those involved. She uncovered the 18th century 'world of wonders' preserved in a fragile condition, used actual records of the first hospital in New Amsterdam, and -- in the modern sense -- used research obtained on the Internet.

An old Native American belief: The old prevent the young from straying off the path of wisdom. The young yearn after the path of dreams. Between the two there is truth.

CITY OF DREAMS is a stirring saga of early Manhattan and the beginnings of medical science in this country. It follows several generations of the Turner Family (and their slaves), all involved in different forms of health care. Especially interesting is the way cocaine was used as a healing aid, similar to the way marijuana was touted to work some years ago. And the manner in which seaweed was used by the young Irish healer was something else. The romance between her and Morgan Turner, the pirate/rebel spy, was reminiscent of Rosemary Rogers' first impressionable novel about another Morgan, Steve, and Ginny -- way back in 1977.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Superb reading.Could not put it down!, Mars 29 2004
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This review is from: City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and Early Manhattan (Paperback)
This is a very good historical fiction,that gets you hooked from the very first pages.If you are at all interested in "Medical stuff".You are in for some interesting if also ghastly procedures.Many operations was just performed with out any anaestethics...The history of "New Amsterdam/New York is also very well written.The characters in the book was believable,and i felt sad when the book ended.I hope Miss Swerling will write more books ,she obviously did her research ,with this book,Read it!
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4.0étoiles sur 5 History in a readable, informative, and entertaining form.
This historical novel takes the reader on a tour of the construction of New York City from the earliest 'paths' to avenues. Read more
Publié le Mars 10 2004 par Betty Burks

4.0étoiles sur 5 Brillant historical novel, but too bad about the story
City of Dreams is a brilliantly researched and written novel that introduces us to the creation and history of Nieuw Amsterdam and Manhattan. Read more
Publié le Fév 26 2004 par Book Smart

4.0étoiles sur 5 City of Corruption in Epic Proportions
City of Dreams is an epic novel beginning with Lucas and Sally Turner, brother and sister, who come to the New World. Read more
Publié le Janv. 1 2004 par Jamie J. Bourgeois

5.0étoiles sur 5 Could not put it down!
I will truthfully say I bought this book at a dollar store. But I could not put it down. I would gladly pay full price to own this book. Read more
Publié le Janv. 1 2004 par Susan L.

4.0étoiles sur 5 Soap opera-like plot. Authentic medical & historical detail
Lucas Turner, a barber-surgeon and his sister Sally Turner, an apothecary, arrive in the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam to start a new life in the year 1661. Read more
Publié le Sep 29 2003 par Barbara

2.0étoiles sur 5 had great potential, but.....
This book had great potential. I loved the concept, the history, and the roots of medical science angle. Read more
Publié le Fév 25 2003

3.0étoiles sur 5 Worth the read...
I'm reading this right now. It is a well-researched, interesting book written at a good pace and in language that flows ... Read more
Publié le Fév 23 2003 par Mc1844

4.0étoiles sur 5 A good comfort book for those long weekends
City of Dreams: A Novel of Niew Amsterdam and Early Manhattan is a book that is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of anyone who reads it. Read more
Publié le Janv. 10 2003 par Kate

5.0étoiles sur 5 Not a "bodice ripper" but a first class historical novel
Reading a brief review of this book would lead one to believe that it was the "bodice ripper" genre of historical fiction that so many middle-aged ladies write under multiple... Read more
Publié le Janv. 5 2003 par Eunice

5.0étoiles sur 5 A Must-Read!
This engrossing title has been added to my Top 10 List!
Riveting detail about early New York as well as the medical profession will hook you! Read more
Publié le Nov. 4 2002 par jazzoo

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