Old New York

Old New York: Or Democracy In 1689, A Tragedy In Five Acts (1853) is a play written by Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith. The play is set in New York in 1689 and tells the story of the struggle for power between the Dutch and English colonizers. The play is divided into five acts, each of which represents a different stage in the conflict. The first act introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the conflict. The second act focuses on the growing tension between the Dutch and English colonizers. In the third act, the conflict comes to a head and violence erupts. The fourth act explores the aftermath of the violence and the consequences of the conflict. The final act concludes the play with a resolution of the conflict. Old New York: Or Democracy In 1689, A Tragedy In Five Acts is a powerful exploration of the themes of power, conflict, and identity in colonial America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.