Description: Donated to our Friends of the Library group by a patron, NOT Ex-library. TITLE, PUBLICATION, CONDITION:New York by Sunlight and Gaslight, Union House Publishing, Good condition, James D. McCabe 1882Illustrated and divided up into categories, this is a descriptive informative book about New York City and its social and business aspects at the time of publication, 1882. How to conduct business, the etiquette of the elite, social calls, the layout of the city, prostitution (the lost sisterhood) and even obtaining a divorce are all covered. As the author puts it: " This volume is not a work of fiction, but a narrative of well authenticated, though startling facts. The darker sides of New York life are shown in their true colors, and without any effort to tone them down. ... Sin, vice, crime and shame are terrible realities there, ..."Inscription inside - gifted to original owner, Christmas 1896. Marking on inside front cover. See photos.Please carefully examine our photos as they provide an integral part of our condition description. We are happy to provide more pictures upon request.Your purchase helps our nonprofit 501(c)3 organization support the programs, events and staff of our award-winning local public library district. Thank you! We ship on the same or next business day upon receipt of payment. ****Friends nameplate not included***Shelf K
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York City
Publisher: Union Publishing House
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1882
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: North America
Author: James D. McCabe
Personalized: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Historical
