New York
A Sketch of the City’s Social, Political, and Commercial Progress from the First Dutch Settlement to Recent Times
By Theodore Roosevelt | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
Theodore Roosevelt's New York, published in 1891, was one of forty titles he authored during his lifetime. Roosevelt sets out, as he declares in his preface, \"to trace the causes which gradually changed a little Dutch trading-hamlet into a huge American city.\" New York admirably accomplishes this objective. Proceeding chronologically, Roosevelt maintains control of his concise narrative throughout, recounting events clearly while continually providing well-considered and enlightening analysis. In suitable places—without disrupting the narrative—Roosevelt offers the reader his perspectives on a variety of broader topics, including his admiration for leaders who combine boldness with wisdom and moderation and his perceptive outlook on the frequent lack of connection between wealth accumulation and good character and meaningful living. While Roosevelt's own time as an exemplary top-level \"man in the arena\" was still years away, in this revealing and engaging book about his native city by a historian then in his early thirties, there are glimpses of the mindset and temperament of the world-historical leader who was to preside over the government of the United States from 1901 to 1909—yet another reason why Roosevelt's classic book New York remains well worth reading.
Editions of New York
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438492391
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438492384
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438492407
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Theodore Roosevelt's New York, published in 1891, was one of forty titles he authored during his lifetime. Roosevelt sets out, as he declares in his preface, \"to trace the causes which gradually changed a little Dutch trading-hamlet into a huge American city.\" New York admirably accomplishes this objective. Proceeding chronologically, Roosevelt maintains control of his concise narrative throughout, recounting events clearly while continually providing well-considered and enlightening analysis. In suitable places—without disrupting the narrative—Roosevelt offers the reader his perspectives on a variety of broader topics, including his admiration for leaders who combine boldness with wisdom and moderation and his perceptive outlook on the frequent lack of connection between wealth accumulation and good character and meaningful living. While Roosevelt's own time as an exemplary top-level \"man in the arena\" was still years away, in this revealing and engaging book about his native city by a historian then in his early thirties, there are glimpses of the mindset and temperament of the world-historical leader who was to preside over the government of the United States from 1901 to 1909—yet another reason why Roosevelt's classic book New York remains well worth reading.
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Theodore Roosevelt's New York, published in 1891, was one of forty titles he authored during his lifetime. Roosevelt sets out, as he declares in his preface, \"to trace the causes which gradually changed a little Dutch trading-hamlet into a huge American city.\" New York admirably accomplishes this objective. Proceeding chronologically, Roosevelt maintains control of his concise narrative throughout, recounting events clearly while continually providing well-considered and enlightening analysis. In suitable places—without disrupting the narrative—Roosevelt offers the reader his perspectives on a variety of broader topics, including his admiration for leaders who combine boldness with wisdom and moderation and his perceptive outlook on the frequent lack of connection between wealth accumulation and good character and meaningful living. While Roosevelt's own time as an exemplary top-level \"man in the arena\" was still years away, in this revealing and engaging book about his native city by a historian then in his early thirties, there are glimpses of the mindset and temperament of the world-historical leader who was to preside over the government of the United States from 1901 to 1909—yet another reason why Roosevelt's classic book New York remains well worth reading.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in New York?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of New York?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438492391
How long is New York and how many pages does it have?
New York has 178 page(s)
Is New York part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Excelsior Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book New York?
Theodore Roosevelt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
New York is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438492391) and paperback(ISBN 9781438492384) and pdf(ISBN 9781438492407)
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