Charcoal Sketches: Or Scenes In A Metropolis (1839)

By Joseph Clay Neal and David C. Johnston

Book Overview

Charcoal Sketches: Or Scenes In A Metropolis is a book written by Joseph Clay Neal and published in 1839. The book is a collection of short stories that depict life in New York City during the early 19th century. The stories are written in a satirical and humorous style, and they cover a wide range of topics such as politics, social issues, and everyday life in the city. The book provides a unique insight into the culture, customs, and attitudes of the people living in New York City during this time period. The characters in the stories are diverse and include politicians, businessmen, artists, and common people. The stories are based on real-life events and people, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of New York City. Overall, Charcoal Sketches: Or Scenes In A Metropolis is a witty and entertaining book that offers a vivid portrayal of life in New York City during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the cultural and social issues of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164169823
• ISBN13: 9781164169826
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"