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Greenwich Village
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chapin, Anna Alice, 1880-1920
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Greenwich Village" by Anna Alice Chapin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich and varied history of Greenwich Village, exploring its transformation from a quaint countryside to its role as a prominent area within New York City. The narrative reflects on key figures and events, capturing the essence and charm of the Village through its key locations and cultural significance. The opening of the book introduces the personal connection the author has to Greenwich Village, describing it as a place of hospitality and warmth despite modernity's encroachment. The initial chapter offers a glimpse into the early history of Washington Square, detailing how it evolved from an uncultivated area into a central spot within the Village, rich with the stories of the people who once lived there. Chapin paints a nostalgic picture of the landscape, contrasting the lively present-day city with its serene past, inviting readers to appreciate the profound historical depth and local character that Greenwich Village embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2005-10-19
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