Old Taverns of New York

Old Taverns of New York

Old Taverns of New YorkMuch has been written about the old taverns of New York in a...
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Author: Bayles, W. Harrison (William Harrison),1841-
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Language: English
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Old Taverns of New York

Old Taverns of New York

$225.99 $15.24

Old Taverns of New York

$225.99 $15.24
Author: Bayles, W. Harrison (William Harrison),1841-
Format: eBook
Language: English

Old Taverns of New York

Much has been written about the old taverns of New York in a disconnected way, but heretofore there has been no connected story linking them with the current events of the early history of the city. This story I have attempted to tell from the Dutch settlement down to the early part of the last century, when the growth of the city and extensive travel entirely changed their character. In doing this I have found myself at issue with many writers on the subject. In every such case the conclusions set down in this book rest I believe upon unquestionable documentary evidence, in part referred to in the text. Before any newspapers appeared the tavern was a very important institution in the community. It was the medium of all news both political and social, the one place where people of all kinds met to exchange views on every subject of interest to the general public. In this way it exercised an influence second only to the church. The connection of the taverns with the history of the city was very close. There was hardly an event of importance but had its inception in the taverns, where all questions of interest[Pg xvi] to the public were discussed as in no other place. They were frequented by all classes and the influence of each one of them on the community depended entirely on the character of those who patronized it. The merchants, the politicians and the men of letters each had their places of rendezvous. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 44240
Author: Bayles, W. Harrison (William Harrison)
Release Date: Nov 20, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English

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