Syllabus of a General Lecture and A A Course of Three Lectures on the History and Development of the City of New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

New York Department Of Education

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366703315 ISBN 13: 9780366703319

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the history and development of New York City through a guided lecture course and illustrated slides.

This edition gathers a century of maps, views, and key events that shaped the city from its colonial beginnings to the modern era. It presents a structured sequence of lessons, slides, and notes that highlight how New Amsterdam became New York, how battles, charters, and trades influenced growth, and how streets, walls, and ferries defined daily life.

The material frames strong practical value for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts. It blends narrative with visual references to streets, docks, forts, and neighborhoods, helping readers connect early settlements to today’s cityscape. The text also points to related readings and excursions to deepen understanding of urban development.

• Follow the rise of New Amsterdam, the Dutch era, and the shift to English rule.
• Explore key sites, maps, and views that show the changing cityscape over time.
• See how transportation, commerce, and public works shaped growth, from ferries to canals to railroads.
• Understand how governance, wars, and urban planning influenced daily life and liberty.

Ideal for readers interested in the urban origins of New York, classroom use, and local history study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366703315
• ISBN 13: 9780366703319
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 86