The Handy New York City Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series) - Softcover

Barsanti, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157859586X ISBN 13: 9781578595860

Publisher: Visible Ink Press, 2017

Synopsis

New York the self-proclaimed capital of the world, the largest city in the United States, and is known as a melting pot of immigrants, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, Broadway, bridges, bodegas, restaurants, museums, and so much more. The city that never sleeps” is bustling with people, cultural and sporting events, world-class shopping and high fashion, and other tourist attractions that draw in millions visitors from all over the world. The Handy New York City Answer Book explores the fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, taking an in-depth look at the city so nice, they named it twice. Illustrating the unique character of the city through a combination of facts, stats, and history, and the unusual and quirky, it answers more than 850 intriguing questions about people, events, government, and places of interest, including Who were the first New Yorkers? Why are Manhattan’s streets laid out in a grid? Why is there a windmill on the New York seal? How did New York help elect Abraham Lincoln president? What were sweatshops”? Who started the gossip column? What is stop and frisk”? How many trees are there in New York?

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Barsanti is the author of Filmology: A Movie-a-Day Guide to the Movies You Need to Know, The Sci-Fi Movie Guide, and the Eyes Wide Open annual film guide series. He is co-author of the forthcoming Monty Python FAQ, and he has written articles for a variety of publications, including PopMatters, the Chicago Tribune, Playboy, The Millions, the Virginia Quarterly Review, Publishers Weekly, and Where New York. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and he resides in New York City.

Review:

““The Handy New York City Answer Book” by Chris Barsanti, which will explain (almost) everything you ever wanted to know about The Big Apple but didn't know who to ask.” – The Bookworm Sez

“... a comprehensive guide to the history and contemporary attractions and neighborhoods of New York City boroughs the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.” – Protoview Book News

“Students wanting to brush up on all things New York City will want to read this comprehensive guide from this popular question-and-answer series. ...an entertaining overview of one of America’s most distinctive cities.” – VOYA

About this edition

• Publisher: Visible Ink Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 157859586X
• ISBN 13: 9781578595860
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464