Böcker av Sherman Williams

This engaging collection of historical tales brings to life the early days of New York City, from the colonial era through the Gilded Age. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the stories cover a wide range of topics, including the arrival of the Dutch, the British takeover, the American Revolution, and the rise of industry and commerce. Along the way, readers will encounter colorful characters and events that shaped the city and the nation as a whole.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.