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New York by Sunlight and Gaslight
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General SociologyGeneral United States HistoryNortheast
ISBN13: 9781024108118
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 630
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
“New York by Sunlight and Gaslight†offers a vivid portrait of late 19th-century New York City, capturing the essence of a burgeoning metropolis. James Dabney McCabe provides a detailed descriptive account of the city's landmarks, social dynamics, and daily life. From the opulent avenues to the crowded tenements, McCabeâ€(TM)s narrative paints a comprehensive picture of New York during a period of rapid growth and transformation.
Originally published in 1882, this work provides invaluable insights into the historical, cultural, and social landscape of New York, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the city's rich past. Explore the contrasts between wealth and poverty, the innovations of the era, and the vibrant energy that defined the city. Discover New York as it was, in all its glory and complexity.
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