Product Description

For a city like no other comes a book like no other. In tens of thousands of chronological entries, The New York Chronology marches year by year through the defining and incidental moments in the great metropolis's history, from the arrival of Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524 to the closing of Ratner's Delicatessen on the Lower East Side "after 97 years of serving blintzes, kasha, latkes, and matzoh brei." With impeccable scholarship, humor, and an astonishing level of detail, here is an entertaining and essential book for New York lovers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1719239 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 944 pages

Review
“Dazzling... a miracle of research, vision and wit. You cannot turn a page without coming upon nuggets of delight.” (Anthony Lewis, author of Gideon's Trumpet )

“As smart and know-it-all as New York itself.” (Cindy Adams )

“A towering work on a towering city. A most informative and valuable book.” (Gay Talese, author of Unto the Sons )

About the Author

James Trager has examined world history in The People's Chronology, culinary history in The Food Chronology, and women's history in The Women's Chronology. He is also the author of two histories of New York City, West of Fifth and Park Avenue: Street of Dreams. He has lived in Manhattan for more than fifty years.