Life In New York (1846)

By Samuel Irenaeus Prime

Book Overview

Life In New York is a book written by Samuel Irenaeus Prime in 1846. It is a detailed account of the author's experiences living in New York City during the mid-19th century. Prime was a prominent journalist and editor at the time, and his book provides a unique perspective on the city's social and cultural landscape.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in New York. Some of the topics covered include the city's architecture, its bustling streets and markets, the various ethnic communities that lived there, and the city's politics and government.Prime also devotes a significant portion of the book to discussing the city's religious institutions and the role they played in the lives of its residents. He provides detailed descriptions of the city's churches, synagogues, and other places of worship, as well as the various religious sects and denominations that existed at the time.Throughout the book, Prime's writing is lively and engaging, and he frequently injects his own opinions and observations into his descriptions of the city. Overall, Life In New York provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's past and offers a valuable historical perspective on one of the world'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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112063735X
• ISBN13: 9781120637352
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"