A photographic journey into the dazzling past of a metropolis that never ceases to amaze. It is often said that you can’t take the same walk twice in New York. Its history may be short compared to that of European cities, but it is also a history marked by lightning-fast change. This pictorial journey into the history of New York City starts from the small town that began as New Amsterdam in the 17th century, tracing the unbridled expansion of the 18th century and waves of mass immigration of the 19th and 20th centuries. The authors, both experienced NYC tour guides, explore iconic districts like Times Square, Harlem, Wall Street, Central Park, Ellis Island and the Bronx, bringing the past and people to life through engaging stories and images. An inspired selection of archival photos, prints, vintage maps, stereographs, and ephemera make this publication, with its elegant, gilt-edged finish, a fascinating visual homage to the vibrant city that is New York today. AUTHOR: In 1980, reporter, author and official city guide Jacqueline Goossens went to New York to report on the presidential elections. Within a week Jacqueline had lost her heart to the city. New York soon became her new home. She saw New York change from a city in ruins to the phenomenal post-industrial success story it is today. Jacqueline wrote columns about her observations for Belgian newspapers and magazines like De Morgen and Knack Weekend, and has written seven books about New York, In 2000, she was asked by De Morgen and Knack Weekend to be the tour guide for trips to the Big Apple they organised for their readers. Thanks to word-of-mouth publicity she has since accompanied countless families and other tour groups during their stay in New York City.
SELLING POINTS: . A private tour through the history of New York written by two city guides with decades of experience, bringing to life the glory, misery, ambition, drive, and energy of the city that never sleeps . A journey through time, with a stellar collection of archival photos, stereographs, vintage maps, classic baseball cards, and posters 39 colour, 117 b/w illustrations
