Step back in time with a 19th‑century NYC guidebook .
This edition, published January 1, 1860, offers a window into old New York life, business listings, hotels, and city information through the lens of Reuben Vose's Monthly Publication.
This volume compiles practical details, street guidance, and notices that illuminate the city’s commerce, transportation, and daily routines. Rich with historical context, it reads like a snapshot of urban life before the modern era, useful for researchers, historians, and curious readers alike.
- Historical street layouts, hotel listings, and hack/coach fares from the era
- Advertisements, business directories, and framings of city life
- Notes on steamboats, steamship lines, and transatlantic travel in the period
- A glimpse of 19th‑century media, public notices, and local culture
Ideal for readers of historical urban guides and anyone curious about 1860s New York City life.