Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher:
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: Chronology, 565-1776
Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher:
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: The period of discovery (565-1626); the Dutch period (1626-1664). The English period (1664-1763). The Revolutionary period, part I (1763-1776)
Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher:
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Pages : 1196
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: Chronology, 1776-1909
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: The period of discovery (565-1626); the Dutch period (1626-1664). The English period (1664-1763). The Revolutionary period, part I (1763-1776)
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher:
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Category : America
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Pages : 816
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: Isaac Newton PhelpsPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780282906030
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Languages : en
Pages : 1154
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Excerpt from The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909, Vol. 4: Compiled From Original Sources and Illustrated by Photo-Intaglio Reproductions of Important Maps, Plans, Views, and Documents in Public and Private Collections While the Chronology, in form and substance, is primarily a compila tion, nevertheless, it contains a considerable admixture of new material; and even the old facts and statements will often be found to have acquired a new significance by being placed in their true chronological sequence, and viewed in relation one to another. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher: Oak Knoll Press
ISBN: 9781886363304
Category : History
Languages : en
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Stokes, I.N. Phelps. The Iconography of Manhattan Island 1498-1909. New York: Robert H. Dodd, 1915. Six volumes. Reprinted 1998 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 97-30604. ISBN 1-886363-30-7. Cloth. $750. * Reprint edition of Stokes' magnificent and comprehensive illustrated history of Manhattan. This sweeping survey, originally published over the span 1915 to 1928, is divided into two parts, with volumes one and two comprising the first. These initial volumes present historical summaries, followed by exquisite plates and thorough plate descriptions. Part two repeats this pattern in volume three; presents a detailed chronology of historical events and personages in volumes four and five; and concludes with an addenda, bibliography, and index to the entire work in volume six. Interspersed throughout are the maps, documents, photographs, engravings, illustrations, etc. that Stokes and his assistants assembled from countless original sources. The quality and scope of visual representations truly befits its vast subject, Manhattan. Those concerned with the legal aspects of colonial and New York history will be particularly interested in the wealth of material from original sources to be found throughout these six volumes. The historical chronologies and detailed descriptions are enhanced by the facsimile plates which portray records and documents showing charters, ordinances and proclamations, etc.; handbills, broadsides, surveys, plans, portraits and numerous illustrations relating to the legal history of New York from the "period of discovery" through the Dutch and English settlements and the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, reconstruction, industrialization through to the year 1909: - the establishment of the municipal government and the New York legislature; - court houses and public buildings; - abolitionist clubs, meetings and riots; - prisons, criminal punishments and court appeals; - bank, insurance and financial institutions; - various commissions and associations; - bills of exchange and credit; - the British and Continental Army; - the Continental and U.S. Congress; - Indian treaties, international treaties; - ferry and water rights; - laws, duties and licenses relating to gambling, liquor, and the lottery; as well as taxes, patents, trade and shipping; - an extensive section covering original land grants an
The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: Isaac Newton Phelps StokesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781886363304
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 965
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The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: I N Phelps 1867-1944 StokesPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021503565
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This beautiful and meticulously researched volume presents a visual history of Manhattan Island, tracing its development from the first European explorers to the early 20th century. Drawing on a wealth of original sources, including maps, plans, photographs, and documents, the authors provide a fascinating glimpse into the changing face of one of the world's greatest cities. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, urban planners, and anyone with an interest in the vibrant 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.
The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909
Author: I. N. Phelps 1867-1944 StokesPublisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781376974560
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 948
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