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Valentine's Manual Of Old New York For 1916-17

Valentine's Manual Of Old New York For 1916-17

Brown, Henry Collins

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General Reference20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163299553
ISBN13: 9781163299555
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Valentine's Manual of Old New York for 1916-17 is a comprehensive guidebook to the history and culture of New York City during the early 20th century. Written by Henry Collins Brown, a noted historian and author, the book is divided into several sections that cover different aspects of life in the city.The first section of the book provides a detailed history of New York City, from its early days as a Dutch colony to its status as a bustling metropolis in the early 1900s. This section includes information on the city's architecture, landmarks, and famous residents, as well as its economic and cultural development.The second section of the book is devoted to the city's social life, including information on its clubs, societies, and other organizations. This section also includes a directory of prominent New York families and their addresses.The third section of the book is a guide to the city's cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and libraries. This section provides information on the history and collections of each institution, as well as their hours of operation and admission fees.The fourth section of the book is a guide to the city's parks and other outdoor spaces, including Central Park, Prospect Park, and the city's many public squares and plazas.Overall, Valentine's Manual of Old New York for 1916-17 is a fascinating and informative guide to one of the world's most vibrant and dynamic cities during a period of great change and growth. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New York City.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.

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