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Title: Greenwich Village
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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.)
Author: Chapin, Anna Alice, 1880-1920
Illustrator: Cram, Allan G. (Allan Gilbert), 1886-1947
EBook No.: 16907
Published: Oct 19, 2005
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.)
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Greenwich Village
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
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.)
Author: Chapin, Anna Alice, 1880-1920
Illustrator: Cram, Allan G. (Allan Gilbert), 1886-1947
EBook No.: 16907
Published: Oct 19, 2005
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.)
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.