American Metropolis : Legare Street Press : 9781021620644 : 1021620645 : 18 Jul 2023 : This book is a comprehensive history of New York City, from its early days as a Dutch colony to the bustling metropolis it had become by the turn of the 20th century. Parkhurst and Moss examine all aspects of New York life, from politics and finance to art and culture. With its colorful anecdotes and insightful analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made gener