Record of the Dinner Given in Honor of the Officers of H. N. M. Frigate Van Speijk (1893)

Record of the Dinner Given in Honor of the Officers of H. N. M. Frigate Van Speijk is a book published by the Saint Nicholas Society of New York in 1893. The book is a record of a dinner held in honor of the officers of the Dutch frigate Van Speijk, which visited the United States in 1893. The dinner was held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, and was attended by many prominent members of New York society. The book contains a detailed account of the dinner, including speeches, toasts, and other events. It also includes photographs of the officers of the Van Speijk, as well as other notable guests in attendance. Overall, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of New York City in the late 19th century, as well as the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands at that time.This Book Is In English.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.