""The Story of New York"" is a historical account of the city of New York from its early beginnings to the late 19th century. Written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and originally published in 1888, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the city's founding by the Dutch, its growth and development as a major port city, and its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War. Brooks also discusses the city's cultural and social history, including its famous landmarks, institutions, and personalities. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City.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.