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New-York As It Was, During the Latter Part of the Last Century: An Anniversary Address Delivered Before the St. Nicholas Society of the City of New Yo
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Biographies GeneralRegional: Middle Atlantic
ISBN13: 9781021926333
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This address, delivered before the St. Nicholas Society of New York in 1848, provides a vivid portrait of the city during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by William Alexander Duer, a prominent lawyer and historian, it is a fascinating look at the people and places that shaped one of America's most iconic cities. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York.
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