Manhattan's Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone

By John Tauranac

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Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive.

A sarcophagus sits in a public parkStones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of herA Star of David adorns a Baptist churchA fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouseA stained-glass window relates an architect's frustrations

These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattan's overlooked treasures.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1493030477

ISBN13:9781493030477

Release Date:August 2018

Publisher:Globe Pequot Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.14 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

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