Naming New York: Manhattan Places and How They Got Their Names

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2000
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New York is the oldest continually occupied city in America, with hundreds of place names offering a guide to the city's history. This book traces the origins of the names of Manhattan's streets, avenues, parks and corners, from it's life as a Dutch trading port to a modern, multicultural city.

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New York is the oldest continually occupied city in America, with hundreds of place names offering a guide to the city's history. This book traces the origins of the names of Manhattan's streets, avenues, parks and corners, from it's life as a Dutch trading port to a modern, multicultural city.

$21.67

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 207
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 31 Dec 2000
ISBN 10: 0814727123
ISBN 13: 9780814727126