audiobook The Civil War Memoirs of Sergeant George W. Darby by Rogan H. Moore in History

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Beautifully illustrated with line drawings and photographs; engagingly presented; and richly detailed; this charming guide traces the architectural and social history of Manhattan one building at a time. The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. Organized roughly by neighborhoods; this book explores the seemingly never-ending depths of architectural; personal; and social history of Manhattan; building by building. Follow the family feud that led to the construction of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria; or trace the decay of a once proud home to an increasingly humble storefront; delving into the surprising; sometimes scandalous; often touching stories of the people who lived there along the way. Alongside the details about each architect; dates; and styles; author Tom Miller reveals the joys; tragedies; and scandals of those who lived within. In addition to iconic structures; the book includes many off-the-beaten-path buildings that most guidebooks overlook; as well as notable buildings that no longer stand but remain key to Manhattan’s architectural history. Beautifully researched; engagingly presented; and richly detailed; Seeking New York is truly a must-read for anyone interested in the story of New York and how it got that way.