Twelve Letters On The Future Of New York (1877)

By George Henry Andrews

Book Overview

""Twelve Letters on the Future of New York"" is a non-fiction book written by George Henry Andrews and first published in 1877. The book is a collection of twelve letters written by the author to the editor of the New York Tribune, in which Andrews discusses his ideas and predictions for the future development of New York City. Throughout the book, Andrews explores a range of topics related to urban planning and development, including transportation, housing, public spaces, and social issues. He argues that New York City must embrace modernization and innovation in order to remain a leading global city, and proposes a number of specific policies and initiatives to achieve this goal. Some of the key themes addressed in the book include the need for improved public transportation, the importance of preserving green spaces and parks, and the need for greater public investment in education and social programs. Andrews also touches on issues related to immigration, poverty, and crime, arguing that these problems can only be addressed through a comprehensive approach that includes both government intervention and private sector innovation. Overall, ""Twelve Letters on the Future of New York"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the urban planning debates of the late 19th century, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing 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: 1165137232
• ISBN13: 9781165137237
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"