| Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhattan's Landmark Neighborhoods Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Roman, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1940842085 ISBN-13: 9781940842080 Publisher: Museyon OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 974.71 |
| LCCN: 2015047835 |
| Series: Chronicles |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 8" (0.80 lbs) 308 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Did you know that Central Park was built on Seneca Village, a community of modest farms, also known as a safe haven for runaway slaves? Did you know Washington Square Park used to be a potter's field? Author James Roman, a native New Yorker, brings to this guide an intimate knowledge and love of New York's neighborhoods and the quirks of history that have helped shape the city. Discover 400 years of innovation through the true stories of the visionaries, risk-takers, dreamers, and schemers such as John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Stanford White, Gertrude Whitney and more with historical photographs and period maps. This second edition includes a new Broadway chapter and completely updated walking tours. A Must Read for anyone who loves New York City. |