2 Quotes & Sayings By Diedrich Knichkerbocker

Diedrich Knickerbocker was born in 1610. He was the son of a wealthy Dutch burgher, Peter Knickerbacker. He learned the art of translation from his father, but soon developed an interest in journalism, which he practiced both in Dutch and English. He became well known to the public during the time of the Great Fire of 1664, which broke out on October 8th and destroyed much of Manhattan Island. Knickerbocker wrote many anecdotes describing various aspects of this event and these were widely read, inspiring people to donate money to help rebuild the city Read more