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The Encyclopedia of New York City by New-York Historical Society (1995, Hardcover) 
The Encyclopedia of New York City by New-York Historical Society (1995, Hardcover)

 
The Encyclopedia of New York City by New-York Historical Society (1995, Hardcover)

Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
Publication Date: 1995-09-26
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0300055366
ISBN-13: 9780300055368
Product ID: EPID133825
Description: A fascinating, authoritative and entertaining one-volume compendium of facts about the five boroughs includes more than 4000 entries, and 680 illustrations and maps. Covers architecture, politics, religion, weather, the arts, law, scienc...
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Synopsis
A fascinating, authoritative and entertaining one-volume compendium of facts about the five boroughs includes more than 4000 entries, and 680 illustrations and maps. Covers architecture, politics, religion, weather, the arts, law, science, sports and recreation, describing a wide range of neighborhoods, immigrant groups and famous natives--including Woody Allen, Lou Gehrig, Billie Holiday, Captain Kidd, Nelson Rockefeller and Andy Warhol. A great resource for residents, visitors, or anyone fascinated with the city.

Details
Publication Date:1995-09-26
Editor:Kenneth T. Jackson

Size
Height:11.3 in
Width:9.0 in
Thickness:2.2 in
Weight:119.2 oz

Publisher's Note
The only reference book of its kind offers a wealth of entertaining facts about New York from prehistory to the present, containing more than four thousand entries on a wide range of topics, along with hundreds of illustrations and maps. UP.

Industry Reviews
"A grand reference work [and] a bargain."
New York Times - John Tierney

"Excellent, and as the only reference work of its kind, invaluable."
Publisher's Catalog - Alfred Kazin

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