The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World's Greatest City
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In Sam Roberts's pulsating history of the world's most exceptional metropolis, greet the city anew through thirty-one unique New Yorkers you've probably never heard of—just in time for the city's 400th birthday.
The New Yorkers introduces the first woman to appear nude in a motion picture, becoming the face of Civic Fame as Miss Manhattan; the couple whose soirée ended the Gilded Age with an embarrassing bang; and the husband and wife who invented the modern celebrity talk show. It reveals the victim of the city's first recorded murder in the seventeenth century and the high school dropout who slashed crime rates in the twentieth. The notorious mobster who was imperiously banished from the city and the woman who successfully sued a bus company for racial discrimination a century before Rosa Parks.
Some deserved monuments, but their grandeur was overlooked or forgotten. Others shepherded the city through its perpetual evolution, but discreetly. Virtually all have vanished into New York's uncombed history. The New Yorkers is a living biography of the world's greatest city, and no one knows New York better than Sam Roberts—or is better at bringing its history to life.
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Discover the hidden stories and remarkable individuals that shaped the world's greatest city with "The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World's Greatest City." Longlisted for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Nonfiction, this captivating book by award-winning New York Times reporter Sam Roberts unveils the fascinating history of New York through the lives of 31 little-known but influential inhabitants.
Through this pulsating narrative, you'll meet the trailblazers who left an indelible mark on New York, from the first woman to appear nude in a motion picture and become the iconic face of Civic Fame, to the couple whose extravagant soirée signaled the end of the Gilded Age. Dive into the world of the husband and wife who revolutionized the celebrity talk show, and learn about the high school dropout who single-handedly reduced crime rates in the city.
Uncover the secrets of the city's past, including the tale of its first recorded murder in the seventeenth century and the gripping story of a woman who fought against racial discrimination a century before Rosa Parks made history. Some of these remarkable individuals deserved monuments, yet their grandeur was overlooked or forgotten. Others shaped the city from behind the scenes, guiding its perpetual evolution in subtle ways. Be prepared to explore the uncombed history of New York and uncover the hidden gems that have been lost to time.
Written by Sam Roberts, who possesses an unmatched knowledge of New York City, "The New Yorkers" is a living biography that immerses you in the untold stories that define New York. So don't miss the opportunity to get your hands on this captivating book and rediscover the city in all its glory.
Ready to dive into the captivating history of New York City? Get your copy of "The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World's Greatest City" now and be transported through time to experience the thrilling tales of the city's unsung heroes.
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