Author: Harry Johnson Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486239637 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 188
Book Description
Rich treasury of 210 vintage views of New York harbor before 1900. Clipper ships, South Street docks, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Cunard liners, much more. Many photos never before published. Unique record of Old New York via early photography.
Author: Vincent F. Seyfried Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486263588 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 202
Book Description
Rich harvest of rare photographs recalls "good old days" in Maspeth, Jamaica, Astoria, Jackson Heights, other areas. Vintage views include DeWitt Clinton mansion, hotel where Washington slept (1790), plus recent landmarks — Astoria Studios, 1939 World's Fair, more. Captions. 261 prints.
Author: William Lee Younger Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486235875 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 186
Book Description
157 photographs, many never before reprinted, show the vitality and variety of old Brooklyn: waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge, Fulton Street, Brooklyn Heights, Ebbets Field, Luna Park, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach Hotel, more.
Author: Joseph Byron Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486233598 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Descriptive notes and a discussion of stylistic influences augment one hundred thirty-one rare photographs portraying the interiors of New York City homes, businesses, and public places between 1893 and 1916
Author: James Spero Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486267272 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Newly updated guide with striking photos, detailed captions on Empire State Building, United Nations, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, other landmarks.
Author: Mary J. Shapiro Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486319237 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
Profusely illustrated account of the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. Rare contemporary photos and engravings and accompanying detailed captions recall construction, human drama, politics, much more. 167 black-and-white illustrations.
Author: Richard Wurts Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486234946 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Analyse: Photographies de Richard Wurts, Carl van Vechten, Samuel H. Gottscho, Underwood & Underwood, Sigurd Fisher et Michael L. Radoslovich.
Author: Edward B. Watson Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486233611 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Photographs of New York taken between 1864 and 1938 are juxtaposed with views of the same thoroughfares and districts taken in the 1970s
Author: Alan Lomax Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486410890 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 466
Book Description
Melodies and words for over 200 authentic folk songs and ballads from all parts of the country -- spirituals, hollers, game songs, lullabies, courting songs, work songs, Cajun airs, breakdowns, many more.
Author: Jacob A. Riis Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486401966 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 500
Book Description
Classic work of reportage documents life of the urban poor at the turn of the century. Compelling real-life tales and rare photographs celebrate efforts to demolish breeding grounds of crime and improve conditions in schools, tenements, and playgrounds.
Author: Harry Johnson
Author: Vincent F. Seyfried
Author: William Lee Younger
Author: Joseph Byron
Author: James Spero
Author: Mary J. Shapiro
Author: Richard Wurts
Author: Edward B. Watson
Author: Alan Lomax
Author: Jacob A. Riis