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Social New York Under The Georges, 1714-1776: Houses, Streets And Country Homes (1902)

Social New York Under The Georges, 1714-1776: Houses, Streets And Country Homes (1902)

Singleton, Esther

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArchitectureRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164074164
ISBN13: 9781164074168
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Social New York Under The Georges, 1714-1776: Houses, Streets And Country Homes is a historical book written by Esther Singleton and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the social and cultural life of New York City during the reign of the Georges, from 1714 to 1776. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of life in New York City during this period. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's geography, architecture, and social structure. The following chapters describe the various neighborhoods, streets, and houses of the city, including the fashionable areas where the wealthy and influential lived.The book also explores the country homes and estates of the wealthy families who owned them, including the Van Cortlandt, Philipse, and Livingston families. It provides a detailed account of the social events and gatherings that took place in these homes, such as balls, dinners, and garden parties.In addition to describing the social life of the city, the book also provides insights into the political and economic climate of the time. It discusses the impact of the French and Indian War on the city's economy and the tensions that arose between the colonists and the British government.Overall, Social New York Under The Georges, 1714-1776: Houses, Streets And Country Homes is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of New York City during the 18th century.With Chapters On Fashions, Furniture, China, Plate And Manners.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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