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LoC No.: 13005993
Title: Peculiarities of American Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Albany -- Boston -- Buffalo -- Brooklyn -- Baltimore -- Charleston -- Cincinnati -- Cleveland -- Chicago -- Cheyenne -- Detroit -- Erie -- Harrisburg -- Hartford -- Lancaster -- Milwaukee -- Montreal -- Newark -- New Haven -- New Orleans -- New York -- Omaha -- Ottawa -- Pittsburg -- Portland -- Philadelphia -- Providence -- Quebec -- Reading -- Richmond -- Saint Paul -- Salt Lake City -- San Francisco -- Savannah -- Springfield -- St. Louis -- Syracuse -- Toronto -- Washington.
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Summary: "Peculiarities of American Cities" by Captain Willard Glazier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctive features and characteristics of various American cities, drawing from the author's extensive experiences living in over a hundred cities across the country. With a focus on personal observations rather than dry statistics, it aims to present a vibrant picture of urban life in America during that period. The opening of the book introduces the city of Albany as the author recounts his journey from Boston. He expresses a deep connection to Albany, reflecting on his memories and the historical significance of the city as the capital of New York. The text highlights notable landmarks such as the new Capitol building, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and the bustling business atmosphere of State Street. Additionally, Glazier paints a vivid picture of Albany's attractive surroundings and its historical context, setting a tone that suggests a blend of nostalgia and admiration for the city's development and charm. This establishes the foundation for the book's exploration of American cities, inviting readers to discover the unique stories behind each urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Glazier, Willard W., 1841-1905
EBook No.: 35575
Published: Mar 14, 2011
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
Subject: Cities and towns -- United States
Subject: Cities and towns -- Canada
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13005993
Title: Peculiarities of American Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Albany -- Boston -- Buffalo -- Brooklyn -- Baltimore -- Charleston -- Cincinnati -- Cleveland -- Chicago -- Cheyenne -- Detroit -- Erie -- Harrisburg -- Hartford -- Lancaster -- Milwaukee -- Montreal -- Newark -- New Haven -- New Orleans -- New York -- Omaha -- Ottawa -- Pittsburg -- Portland -- Philadelphia -- Providence -- Quebec -- Reading -- Richmond -- Saint Paul -- Salt Lake City -- San Francisco -- Savannah -- Springfield -- St. Louis -- Syracuse -- Toronto -- Washington.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Louise Hope and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Peculiarities of American Cities" by Captain Willard Glazier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctive features and characteristics of various American cities, drawing from the author's extensive experiences living in over a hundred cities across the country. With a focus on personal observations rather than dry statistics, it aims to present a vibrant picture of urban life in America during that period. The opening of the book introduces the city of Albany as the author recounts his journey from Boston. He expresses a deep connection to Albany, reflecting on his memories and the historical significance of the city as the capital of New York. The text highlights notable landmarks such as the new Capitol building, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and the bustling business atmosphere of State Street. Additionally, Glazier paints a vivid picture of Albany's attractive surroundings and its historical context, setting a tone that suggests a blend of nostalgia and admiration for the city's development and charm. This establishes the foundation for the book's exploration of American cities, inviting readers to discover the unique stories behind each urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Glazier, Willard W., 1841-1905
EBook No.: 35575
Published: Mar 14, 2011
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
Subject: Cities and towns -- United States
Subject: Cities and towns -- Canada
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.