Progress of the City of New-York, During the Last Fifty Years; With Notices of the Principal Changes and Important Events

In this fascinating work of urban history, Charles King chronicles the growth and development of New York City from 1800 to 1850. Drawing on newspaper accounts, government records, and personal observations, he provides a detailed account of the city's physical and social evolution during a period of dramatic change and innovation.

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