| Author |
Maurice, Arthur Bartlett, 1873-1946 |
| Title |
Fifth Avenue
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Charlene Taylor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Fifth Avenue" by Arthur Bartlett Maurice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution of Fifth Avenue in New York City, exploring its rich history through various perspectives, including its architecture, societal changes, and notable figures. It delves into the character of the Knickerbocker society, influential events, and the cultural landscape that defined this iconic thoroughfare. At the start of "Fifth Avenue," the author reflects on early New York through a fragment of an old map from 1819-1820, highlighting the simple, pastoral life before the city's rapid expansion. He describes the quiet landscapes and farming life of the time, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a city that was just beginning to forge its identity. The opening sets the tone for the book, intending to not only chart the physical growth of Fifth Avenue but also to illuminate the customs and culture of the neighborhoods that once defined it. Through this historical lens, Maurice paints a vivid picture of the transformation of society and urban life leading up to the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Streets -- New York (State) -- New York
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| Subject |
Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16691 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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