The Old Streets Of New York Under The Dutch: A Paper Read Before The New York Historical Society, 1874

By James Watson Gerard and James Watson Gerard

Book Overview

""The Old Streets of New York Under the Dutch"" is a historical paper written by James W. Gerard and presented before the New York Historical Society in 1874. The book offers a detailed account of the layout and development of the streets in New York City during the Dutch colonial era. Gerard describes the origins of the city's street names, including the famous Broadway, and provides insight into the daily life of the early Dutch settlers. The book also includes illustrations and maps that showcase the evolution of the city's streets over time. This book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the rich history of New York City.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: 1432683926
• ISBN13: 9781432683924
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"