Old New York in Early Photographs, 1853-1901: 196 Prints from the Collection of the New York Historical Society
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Rating | : | 4.44 (808 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0486229076 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 228 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-11-05 |
Language | : | English |
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I'm writing a historical novel about 1895 New York City I'm writing a historical novel about 1895 New York City. The pictures and descriptions of the buildings are so helpful to the details of my novel, which make it richer and more believable. This is a real must for historians of that era.. "A rare collection of some of the oldest photographs of New York City" according to Rama Rao. I am interested in the history of New York City, particularly Manhattan. There are several books on this topic that presents a good discussion of the history of the city, through photographs, as it evolved through 19th and 20th centuries. This book stands out as one of the few that goes as far back as 185A rare collection of some of the oldest photographs of New York City I am interested in the history of New York City, particularly Manhattan. There are several books on this topic that presents a good discussion of the history of the city, through photographs, as it evolved through 19th and 20th centuries. This book stands out as one of the few that goes as far back as 1853 with meticulously re-touched and upgraded pictures that are deli. with meticulously re-touched and upgraded pictures that are deli. Great Pictures, Great Book! Not only is this an interesting and well-documented collection of photographs, I would recommend it for anyone who is researching their genealogy and have relatives who lived in New York during that time period. It will really help you to understand how your relatives lived, what conditions were like, and the institutions that served them.For those who now live in these
New York City as it was 1853-1901, through 196 wonderful photographs: great blizzard, Lincoln's funeral procession, great buildings, much more.