Reviews for The Story of New York: An Informal History of the City from the First Settlement to the Pres...

The average rating for The Story of New York: An Informal History of the City from the First Settlement to the Pres... based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-02-17 00:00:00 Jill Rice This is the story, or more accurately, the history of New York City. Lyman takes the reader from the days of Native Indian tribes through various Dutch and English settlements up to 1964. Immigration patterns, labor and housing issues, politics, and transportation developments are all covered. There is a goodly amount of detail regarding personages, locations, and problems faced and resolved (for the most part).

Review # 2 was written on 2008-11-12 00:00:00 Khigh Abner I really enjoyed following the woodland through the year with the varied tasks and recipes...