Ships - History, New York City - History, Historic Preservation, U.S. - Individual Buildings & Designs
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Overview
Taking as his title the name of the street once the busiest of the New York waterfront, the author presents us with a history of the shipping industry in New York from the close of the Revolutionary War almost to the outbreak of the Civil War (1783-1860). Describes vividly the events that made New York the leading seaport on the eastern seabord. Gives interesting insights into the lives of the merchant princes and shipping magnates of New York City of that day. Illus.Synopsis
Taking as his title the name of the street once the busiest of the New York waterfront, the author presents us with a history of the shipping industry in New York from the close of the Revolutionary War almost to the outbreak of the Civil War (1783-1860). Describes vividly the events that made New York the leading seaport on the eastern seabord. Gives interesting insights into the lives of the merchant princes and shipping magnates of New York City of that day. Illus.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 1971
Publisher
M. S. G. Haskell House
Pages
460
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9780838312803