The Great North Side: Or Borough Of The Bronx (1897)

By North Side Board of Trade and Bronx Board Of Trade

Book Overview

The Great North Side: Or Borough Of The Bronx is a historical book published in 1897 by the Bronx Board of Trade. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Bronx, which was then a rapidly growing borough of New York City. The book covers the history of the Bronx, including its early settlement by the Dutch and the English, and its development into a bustling urban center.The Great North Side also provides a detailed account of the borough's geography, including its topography, rivers, and parks. The book describes the various neighborhoods of the Bronx, such as Fordham, Morrisania, and Westchester, and their unique characteristics.In addition to its historical and geographical information, The Great North Side also includes chapters on the borough's transportation infrastructure, including its roads, railroads, and bridges. The book also covers the Bronx's commercial and industrial development, including its manufacturing and agricultural industries.Overall, The Great North Side: Or Borough Of The Bronx is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of one of New York City's most vibrant boroughs. Its detailed descriptions and historical accounts provide a fascinating glimpse into the past of the Bronx and its people.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: 1120761409
• ISBN13: 9781120761408
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"