The Epic of New York CityCoward-McCann, 1966 - 640 էջ In narrative form, this book attempts to trace the evolution of New York City and reveal its organic relationship to the rest of the United States and all the world. Spans the 400 years of its development from the wooded, hilly island that Giovanni da Verrazano called "a pleasant place" in 1524, to the vast, vital metropolis of today. |
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... Wilson broke into a crisp smile when he chose to turn on the charm . His laugh revealed horsy teeth . Virginia - born Wilson spoke in a mellow tenor voice with overtones of a Southern drawl . Colonel House was a meek- looking fellow ...
... Wilson broke into a crisp smile when he chose to turn on the charm . His laugh revealed horsy teeth . Virginia - born Wilson spoke in a mellow tenor voice with overtones of a Southern drawl . Colonel House was a meek- looking fellow ...
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... Wilson ultimately appointed to the Cabinet , House's in- fluence also counted heavily in Wilson's selection of ambassadors . Wilson was in and out of House's apartment several times between his election and inauguration . After the ...
... Wilson ultimately appointed to the Cabinet , House's in- fluence also counted heavily in Wilson's selection of ambassadors . Wilson was in and out of House's apartment several times between his election and inauguration . After the ...
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... Wilson had been reelected . New York newspapers actually published extras bearing huge portraits of " The President - Elect- Charles Evans Hughes . " Tammany , dominated by Irish Catholics who were angered because Wilson had not helped ...
... Wilson had been reelected . New York newspapers actually published extras bearing huge portraits of " The President - Elect- Charles Evans Hughes . " Tammany , dominated by Irish Catholics who were angered because Wilson had not helped ...
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Manhattan Is Discovered | 11 |
First Settlers Arrive | 23 |
Peter Stuyvesant Takes Command | 41 |
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