Old New York Coffee Houses

By Harper's Magazine

Book Overview

Old New York Coffee Houses is a book published by Harper's Magazine that provides a comprehensive history of the coffee houses that existed in New York City during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores the culture, politics, and social life of these coffee houses, which were popular gathering places for intellectuals, artists, and politicians. It delves into the architecture and design of these establishments and provides detailed descriptions of the various coffee blends and brewing methods that were popular at the time. The book also highlights the role that these coffee houses played in shaping the city's cultural and literary scene, and how they influenced the emergence of important literary movements such as the American Renaissance. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Old New York Coffee Houses offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the rich cultural heritage of one of America's most iconic cities.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Harper's New Monthly Magazine March to May 1882, by Harper's Magazine . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419173901.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: 1425471714
• ISBN13: 9781425471712
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"