The Dutchman's Fireside. A Tale

James Kirke Paulding's novel tells the story of the Van Brummels, a Dutch family living in New York during the 18th century. Through humor and pathos, Paulding explores themes of family, love, and the struggle for identity in a new land. This book is a classic of American literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the country's cultural heritage.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.