New York: The Nation's Metropolis by Peter Marcus and James Monroe Hewlett
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"New York: The Nation's Metropolis" by Peter Marcus, with an appreciation by James Monroe Hewlett, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the vibrant and multifaceted essence of New York City, highlighting the contrasts between its majestic architecture and urban chaos. The vivid descriptions offer a glimpse into the city's development, its character, and the daily life of its inhabitants during a transformative period in
American urban history. The book presents a series of sketches and reflections on various iconic locations and structures in New York City, such as Times Square, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Through rich imagery and nuanced observations, Marcus captures the dynamic spirit of the metropolis, illustrating how its landscape symbolizes both progress and the complexities of urban life. Each chapter serves as a window into the city’s ongoing evolution, portraying the hustle and bustle of its streets, the beauty of its architecture, and the lives of its people against the backdrop of rapid change and monumental growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Marcus, Peter, 1889-1934 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Hewlett, James Monroe, 1868-1941 |
| LoC No. | 21006058 |
| Title | New York: The Nation's Metropolis |
| Credits | Chuck Greif, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64572 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64572-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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