Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress-Vol. 3
Author: Martha LambPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1596052856
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 581
Book Description
The social life of New York at this period was invested with a peculiar charm. Wealth and refinement, money-making and good-breeding, were blended as never before. -from Chapter XLVI: The Final Struggle From the exuberance of post-Revolutionary Manhattan to the great debate over incorporating the independent municipality of Brooklyn into the City of New York, this final volume of an extraordinary three-volume history of New York remains an informative and entertaining resource today. Volume 3 relates tales of social elegance and bustling commerce, of the founding of Alexander Hamilton's newspaper and Broadway theaters, of grand civic projects of park creation and library building... of the modern foundations of one of the planet's most influential cities. Numerous captivating illustrations depict: .Fifth Avenue at Madison Square .bird's eye view looking south from General Grant's tomb .police parade .Cathedral of St. John the Divine .the Plaza Hotel and Metropolitan Club .bridge at Canal Street in 1800 .Washington Arch .and dozens more. Originally published from 1877 to 1881, this is a delight to browse-for history buffs and lovers of the grand metropolis alike. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Martha J. Lamb's Wall Street in History. American historian MARTHA J. LAMB (d. circa 1892) was a prolific author, publishing children's books, novels, short stories, and magazine articles, as well as serving as editor of the Magazine of American History. Active in charitable organizations, she founded Chicago's Home for Friendless and Half-Orphan Asylum, and was secretary of the city's first Sanitary Fair in 1863. MRS. BURTON HARRISON, ne Constance Cary (1843-1920), was the wife of BurtonNovell Harrison, personal secretary to Jefferson Davis. Recollections Grave and Gay (1911), her autobiography, relates her childhood in pre-Civil War Virginia and her experience as a young adult there during the war.
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha LambPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 159605283X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
A wooded island upon the border of a vast, unexplored, picturesque wild, three thousand miles from civilization, becomes within three centuries the seat of the arrogant metropolis of the Western world. -Martha J. Lamb, in the Preface From the earliest mentions of Manhattan island by the first European adventurers in the New World to the city's bustling pre-Revolutionary expansion, this first volume of an extraordinary three-volume history of New York remains an informative and entertaining resource today. Volume 1 brims with exciting tales of the founding of the most famous city in the world, and sings with names that New Yorkers and its devotees will instantly recognize from the landmarks and place names they left behind: Henry Hudson, Peter Minuet, Van Cortlandt and Van Dam, Peter Stuyvesant, and many, many others. Numerous enchanting illustrations depict: .Manhattan Island in primitive solitude .Dutch windmills .first view of New Amsterdam .first ferry to Long Island .Stuyvesant's pear tree .City Hall, Wall Street .and dozens more. Originally published from 1877 to 1881, this is a delight to browse-for history buffs and lovers of the grand metropolis alike. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Martha J. Lamb's Wall Street in History. American historian MARTHA J. LAMB (d. circa 1892) was a prolific author, publishing children's books, novels, short stories, and magazine articles, as well as serving as editor of the Magazine of American History. Active in charitable organizations, she founded Chicago's Home for Friendless and Half-Orphan Asylum, and was secretary of the city's first Sanitary Fair in 1863.
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN: 9780343904142
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342284948
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
History of the City of New York
Author: Burton HarrisonPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020759253
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress is a classic work of urban history that chronicles the development of one of the world's greatest cities. Written in the late 19th century by Martha J. Lamb and Burton Harrison, this seminal volume provides a detailed and engaging account of New York City's founding, its growth, and its role as a center of commerce and culture. With its rich detail and its vivid portrayal of the people and events that shaped the city's history, History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress is a must-read for scholars and anyone who is interested in the history of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of the City of New York
Author: Martha Joanna LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
History of the City of New York
Author: Burton HarrisonPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021407900
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lamb provides a comprehensive and insightful history of one of America's most iconic cities, from its earliest days to the present. This classic work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.