In Old New York Focusing on American furniture made

Focusing on American furniture made between 1750 and 1850

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history of astronomy

Ideal for home study or as the nucleus of a graduate course

accurately rendered illustrations depict a vast treasure trove of wearing apparel — furs

In Old New York Focusing on American furniture madeThis charming account of Manhattan's history extends from the arrival of Dutch colonists in the early 1600s through the late nineteenth century. Intriguing details, dozens of illustrations and maps, and historian Thomas A. Janvier's wry sense of humor combine for a vivid portrait of the metropolis in its early years. Sketches, diary excerpts, and scenes from daily life recapture some of the city's long vanished features. Ranging all over the island,