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When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green?: And 101 Other Questions About New York City
The Staff Of The New-York Historical Society Library
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Description for When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green?: And 101 Other Questions About New York City
Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 52 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
For years, the librarians at the New-York Historical Society have kept a record of the questions posed to them by curious New Yorkers and visitors to the city. Who was the first woman to run for mayor of New York? Why are beavers featured on the city's official seal? Is it true that a nineteenth-century New Yorker built a house out of spite? These questions involve people, places, buildings, monuments, rumors, and urban myths. They concern sports, food, transportation, the arts, politics, nature, and Central Park, among many other subjects. Taken together, they attest to the infinite stories hidden within ... Read more
For years, the librarians at the New-York Historical Society have kept a record of the questions posed to them by curious New Yorkers and visitors to the city. Who was the first woman to run for mayor of New York? Why are beavers featured on the city's official seal? Is it true that a nineteenth-century New Yorker built a house out of spite? These questions involve people, places, buildings, monuments, rumors, and urban myths. They concern sports, food, transportation, the arts, politics, nature, and Central Park, among many other subjects. Taken together, they attest to the infinite stories hidden within ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231147422
SKU
V9780231147422
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About The Staff Of The New-York Historical Society Library
The New-York Historical Society, a preeminent educational and research institution, is home to both New York City's oldest museum and one of the nation's most distinguished independent research libraries. Each year, the library staff assists more than 5000 researchers on-site and another 5000 remotely. Jean W. Ashton is executive vice president and director of the New-York Historical Society Library. ... Read more
Reviews for When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green?: And 101 Other Questions About New York City
This compendium of both popular and more obscure questions and answers is filled with colorful, quirky historical threads that combine to create an extraordinary tapestry depicting New York's story... An almost addictive read. Library Journal Highly recommended to anyone curious to learn more about New York City's legacy, traditions, and amazing true stories. The Midwest Book Review