On this episode, Cody takes Steve on a journey to the New Netherland colony, as they discuss one of the most obscure signers, Simon Boerum. Sources<ul><li>Schmidt, Benjamin. Innocence Abroad: The Dutch Imagination and the New World, 1570-1670. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge U. Press, 2001.</li><li>Shorto, Russell. The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America. New York City, NY: Doubleday, 2004.</li><li>See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

17: David Brearley

Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.