""New York As An Eighteenth Century Municipality: Prior To 1731"" is a historical book written by Arthur Everett Peterson and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the city of New York during the 18th century, specifically prior to the year 1731. The author delves into the political, social, and economic aspects of the city during this time period, including the administration of the city government, the growth of the city's population, and the development of trade and commerce. Peterson also explores the cultural and intellectual life of the city, highlighting the role of religion, education, and the arts in shaping the city's identity. The book is based on extensive research and primary source material, including government records, newspapers, and personal diaries. Overall, ""New York As An Eighteenth Century Municipality: Prior To 1731"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of one of America's most iconic cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.