In Old New York

In Old New York

Thomas Janvier
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Author:  Thomas Janvier
Condition:  New
Format:  Paperback
Pages:  320
Publisher:  Dover Publications Inc.
Year:  2015
ISBN:  9780486791265

This charming account of Manhattan's history extends from the arrival of Dutch colonists in 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 that featured not only cobblestones and crowds but also farms and barns.

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