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When Did The Statue Of Liberty Turn Green? And 101 Other Questions About New York City
Paperback Edition: 2010
For years the New-York Historical Society has collected the questions put to them by curious New Yorkers and visitors. Questions involve people, places, buildings, monuments, rumours, and urban myths. They concern sports, food, transportation, the arts, Central Park, politics, nature, and tourism, among many other
subjects, attesting to the infinite varieties of story hidden within the most intriguing metropolis in the world. With this book, the history of New York takes on a whole new, fascinating dimension. Choosing 102 of their most popular and compelling queries, the staff at the New-York Historical Library has assembled an endlessly entertaining collection of hard-to-find answers and unforgettable profiles, preserving a snapshot of New York's secret history for future generations to enjoy.
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Pages : 192
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Publication date : 2010-08-01
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the USA, Humanities, Science And Technology, History, Earth Science, Geography