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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This charming account of Manhattan's history extends from the arrival of Dutch colonists in the early 1600s through the late nineteenth century. Intriguing details, dozens of illustrations and maps, and historian Thomas A. Janvier's wry sense of humor combine for a vivid portrait of the metropolis in its early years. Sketches, diary excerpts, and scenes from daily life recapture some of the city's long-vanished features. Ranging all over the island, the survey explores the farms and waterways of Greenwich Village, the Battery's fortifications, and shacks, barns, and mansions of the Upper East and West sides. Thirteen maps chronicle the city's expansion, and etchings, line drawings, and other images depict Fort Amsterdam, Chelsea's gates and doorways, and other public and private buildings. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, this fascinating book will enchant history buffs, students of urban planning and architecture, and all lovers of New York stories. Charming account extends from the early 1600s through the late 19th century. Intriguing details, dozens of illustrations and maps, and the author's wry humor combine for a vivid portrait of a long-vanished New York. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486791265
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Book Description Condition: New. Über den AutorrnrnAmerican novelist and historian Thomas Janvier (1849-1913) moved from Philadelphia to New York in 1881. A resident of Washington Square, he wrote a series of articles about the city s artistic life and culture, many of the. Seller Inventory # 37677687