Willoughbyland: England's Forgotten South American Colony

The short-lived English colony of Willoughbyland, in what is now Suriname, was both verdant and dangerous. In the end, it was exchanged for New York.
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Willoughbyland, an English colony in present-day Suriname, offered a mix of lush landscapes and perilous conditions before being traded for New York. Discover the intriguing history behind this little-known settlement and its unexpected fate.

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