Vistas Of New York

By Brander Matthews

Book Overview

Vistas of New York is a book written by Brander Matthews that provides a comprehensive overview of the city of New York. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the city. The first chapter provides a historical overview of New York, discussing the city's origins as a Dutch trading post and its growth into a major center of commerce and culture. Other chapters focus on the city's architecture, parks, museums, theaters, and cultural institutions. Matthews also provides a detailed description of the different neighborhoods of New York, including their history, demographics, and cultural significance. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the city. Overall, Vistas of New York is an informative and engaging book that offers readers a comprehensive look at one of the world's most fascinating 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: 116360531X
• ISBN13: 9781163605318
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"