Mirror for Gotham: New York as Seen by Contemporaries from Dutch Days to the Present

A collection of some 600 excerpts from contemporary essays and letters, plus numerous b&w photos and reproductions, capturing a panoramic picture of the city from Dutch days to the 1950s. Pieces by authors such as James Fenimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain are organized chronologically, covering eras such as the early national period, the emergence of the modern city (1870-1900), and the golden generation (1900-1930). A new introduction by James F. Richardson brings the account up to date.

Author: Bayrd Still
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Published: 01/01/1999
Pages: 417
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.90w x 1.19d
ISBN: 9780823215294

About the Author
The late Bayrd Still was Professor of History and Head of the History Department at New York University, and was recognized as an authority on the history of American cities.