The conventional thoughts regarding Knickerbocker's History of New York lie more along the lines of a satire of the insularity and self-importance of New Yorkers and the inhabitants of other major metropolises. (Though considering the actual importance of cities like New York, it is a mentality that is entirely excusable). Yet, in reading Knickerbocker's History of New York one should remember John Palfrey and his 5 volume History of New England and his compatriots that were the real-life Diedrich Knickerbockers.
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Knickerbocker's History of New York
The conventional thoughts regarding Knickerbocker's History of New York lie more along the lines of a satire of the insularity and self-importance of New Yorkers and the inhabitants of other major metropolises. (Though considering the actual importance of cities like New York, it is a mentality that is entirely excusable). Yet, in reading Knickerbocker's History of New York one should remember John Palfrey and his 5 volume History of New England and his compatriots that were the real-life Diedrich Knickerbockers.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940016431796 |
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| Publisher: | Pettis-Lovell Independent Publishers Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 04/17/2013 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 588 KB |
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