The American Metropolis From Knickerbocker Days To The Present Time New York City Life In All Its Various Phases

This book is a comprehensive history of New York City from its early days as a Dutch colony to the bustling metropolis it had become by the turn of the 20th century. Parkhurst and Moss examine all aspects of New York life from politics and finance to art and culture. With its colorful anecdotes and insightful analysis this book is a mustread for anyone interested in the history and culture of New York City.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the