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New York

by Bliven, Bruce Jr.
Series: States and the Nation Published by : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. (New York) Physical details: 195 p. ISBN:0393056651.
Subject(s): History -- New York
Year: 1981
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900 - 999 974.7 Bli (Browse shelf) Available In Memory of : Edna Culp 50611

Includes Bibliography and Index

On finding New York -- Early exploration and permanent settlement -- An English province -- Prelude to separation -- An odious reputation -- The war reaches New York -- A small taste of success -- Turning point -- New York recovers -- The western connection -- Growing and greening -- Portraits of ourselves -- The Civil War and after -- Power and influence -- Cultural forces at work -- A time for reform -- Normalcy and beyond -- Contemplating 2000.

Traces the history and development of New York and discusses the state and its people today.