The Old Streets Of New York Under The Dutch: A Paper Read Before The New York Historical Society, 1874

By James Watson Gerard and James Watson Gerard

Book Overview

""The Old Streets of New York Under the Dutch"" is a historical paper written by James W. Gerard and presented before the New York Historical Society in 1874. The book explores the early years of New York City when it was still under Dutch rule. Gerard delves into the origins of the city's street names, their significance, and how they evolved over time. He also examines the layout of the city and the infrastructure that was put in place during this period. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early history of New York City and the impact that the Dutch had on its development. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of New York City.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: 1163254029
• ISBN13: 9781163254028
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"