The Island at the Centre of the World (New York)

The Island at the Centre of the World
Russell Shorto
[2004] This Black Swan edition 2005
Softcover; 506 pages w/ index & photo section. 20cmx13cm.

The Untold Story of the Founding of New York

It was situated on a perfect natural harbour at the mouth of a great river leading into a huge new land. Manhattan Island was to grow into the most powerful city in the most powerful country in the world.

This book returns to the origins of New York's extraordinary history. It tells how a wilderness populated only by wolves and native tribes became the melting pot from which developed the free-trade, multi-cultural and upwardly-mobile spirit of New York that in turn would shape the whole American nation.

This book is in very good condition. It has been very neatly clear-covered by the previous owner which has protected it well.

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