Sunshine and Shadow in New York by Matthew Hale Smith (Burleigh).
by Smith, Matthew Hale, 1810-1879
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Hartford: J. B. Burr, 1868. First Edition. Hard Cover. 718 pages, 12 plates; 23 cm. "My purpose in this book has been to draw the Great Metropolis with its lights and shadows in a series of graphic papers." Biographical sketches of James Lenox, August Belmont and 20-some others; a chapter on Jews; one on streetwalkers; a fascinating collage. Includes (p. 283-89) Conspiracy against President Lincoln, with an interview with Lincoln regarding a conspirator at the White House. Good+, maroon stamped cloth, scuffed, rebacked; scattered foxing. Stock#OB954.
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- Title
- Sunshine and Shadow in New York by Matthew Hale Smith (Burleigh).
- Author
- Smith, Matthew Hale, 1810-1879
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. B. Burr
- Place of Publication
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1868
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- New York City history society biography culture James Lenox August Belmont Jews
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- Americana & U.S. States;
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