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Mr. New York: The Autobiography of Grover A. Whalen

Mr. New York: The Autobiography of Grover A. Whalen

Whalen, Grover A.

Hardcover

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258091631
ISBN13: 9781258091637
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 19 2011
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mr. New York: The Autobiography of Grover A. Whalen is a memoir written by Grover A. Whalen, a prominent figure in New York City's history. In the book, Whalen recounts his fascinating life story, from his humble beginnings in upstate New York to his rise to power as one of the most influential men in the city.Whalen's career spanned several decades, and he played a key role in many of the city's most significant events and developments. He was instrumental in the construction of the Empire State Building and the 1939 World's Fair, and he served as commissioner of the New York City Police Department during some of the city's most tumultuous times.Throughout the book, Whalen provides a firsthand account of his experiences and insights into the inner workings of New York City's politics and culture. He also shares personal stories about his relationships with some of the city's most famous figures, including Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.Overall, Mr. New York offers readers a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic and fascinating periods in New York City's history, as seen through the eyes of one of its most influential and colorful characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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