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The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) - a continuous p
The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) - a continuous performance. Illustration shows a modern version of the sale of Manhattan Island between unidentified legislators masquerading as Natives and New York businessmen; among some familar faces are James S. Schoolcraft representing the Natives and lurking in the background of businessmen is John D. Rockefeller. Date 1909 August 25
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Continuous Manhattan Mentioned Performance Price Puck Sale
The Sale of Manhattan - A Continuous Performance
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Satirical Take on the 1626 Land Sale between Native Americans and Dutch Colonizers, as Depicted in a 1909 Puck Magazine Cartoon The Sale of Manhattan, a 1626 land transaction between Native Americans and Dutch colonizers, has long been a subject of fascination and controversy. This historic event, which took place long before the founding of the United States, has been the subject of numerous retellings and interpretations throughout history. In 1909, the satirical magazine Puck published a cartoon that offered a unique and humorous perspective on this iconic moment in American history. The illustration, titled "The Sale of Manhattan: A Continuous Performance," depicts a modern-day version of the land sale between unidentified legislators masquerading as Native Americans and New York businessmen. Among the familiar faces in the crowd of businessmen lurking in the background is none other than the industrialist John D. Rockefeller. The cartoon's caption reads, "The sale of Manhattan Island, as it is still being made," highlighting the ongoing nature of land deals and the exploitation of indigenous peoples. The image satirizes the idea that little has changed in the way that Native Americans have been treated in the centuries since the original sale. The continuous performance alluded to in the title suggests that the sale of Manhattan Island is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process that continues to shape the city and its people. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between indigenous peoples and settlers in American history, and the ongoing struggle for land and sovereignty that continues to this day. This cartoon, with its timeless commentary on the exploitation of indigenous peoples and the ongoing nature of land deals, remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences over a century after it was first published.
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