Out From Midtown: A Historical Walking Guide to New York City

Step off the beaten path of Fifth Avenue and into the rich cultural history of New York City's five boroughs.

Beyond the crowds and tourist traps of dazzling Midtown Manhattan are layers of history waiting to be discovered. Even for locals, who each day pass the shadows of New York's immigrant beginnings, the city holds a secret history to be revealed—if only you know what to look for.

Out From Midtown transforms the city from a bustling metropolis to a virtual archaeological dig. Simple walk...