The Timeline History of New York City
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Book Description
New York City is more than just a city and The Timeline History of New York City is more than just a book. It's a hands-on presentation of New York's history. It features:
* a 14 ft. timeline that folds out to show the history of NY since the early 16th century
* fold-out, hand painted maps of the waterways around NY
* the history of each of the city's five boroughs
* maps and histories of each of Manhattan's distinctive neighborhoods: SoHo, Chelsea, the Upper West Side, the Upper East Side, Midtown, etc.
* a history of the theater district, Museum Mile and the subway system
* a fold-out map of Central Park that shows its history
* a cut-out wheel that that turns to present important facts for 100 of the city's most distinctive and tallest buildings
* color illustrations throughout.
This is the perfect gift book for anyone visiting the city and a perfect gift for anyone who's ever been amazed by "the city that never sleeps." It's a Valentine to New York, New York.
The Timeline History of New York City,David Playne,Gillian Playne,Palgrave Macmillan,1403962421,614039624214,Chronology,General,History,History: American,New York (N.Y.),Pictorial works,Reference,Travel - General,United States - Mid Atlantic - New York,United States - State & Local - General,United States Local History,Reference / General
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