Manhattan's Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone

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Synopsis
Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive.A sarcophagus sits in a public parkStones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of herA Star of David adorns a Baptist churchA fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouseA stained-glass window relates an architect&’s frustrationsThese are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattan&’s overlooked treasures.
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781493030484
Publisher:
Globe Pequot Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Tauranac, Ltd.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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