The Historical Atlas of New York City
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The Historical Atlas of New York City by Eric Homberger
The Historical Atlas of New York City, second edition, takes us, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, through four hundred years of Gotham's rich past, describing such crucial events as the city's initial settlement of 270 people in thirty log houses; John Jacob Astor's meteoric rise from humble fur trader to the richest most powerful man in the city; and the fascinating ethnic mixture that is modern Queens. The full-colour maps, charts, photographs, drawings, and mini-essays of this encyclopaedic volume also trace the historical development and cultural relevance of such iconic New York thoroughfares as Fifth Avenue, Wall Street, Park Avenue, and Broadway. This thoroughly updated edition brings the Atlas up to the present, including three all-new two-page spreads on Rudolph Giuliani's New York, the revival of Forty-second Street, and the rebuilding of Ground Zero. A fascinating chronicle of the life of a metropolis, the handsome second edition of The Historical Atlas of New York City provides a vivid and unique perspective on the nation's cultural capital.Mrs. Homberger was written by Eric Homberger. Scenes from the Life of a City and Astor's New York He is a professor of American studies at the University of East Anglia and was born in the United States.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780805078428 |
| ISBN 10 | 0805078428 |
| Title | The Historical Atlas of New York City |
| Author | Eric Homberger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Henry Holt & Company Inc |
| Year published | 2005-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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