Strange and Obscure Stories of New York City: Little-Known

Strange and Obscure Stories of New York City: Little-Known Tales About Gotham's People and Places

Urban legends, unsolved murders, and historical oddities from the five boroughsÂ .Â .Â .
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Even many native New Yorkers donâ€™t know all the secrets of their city. This book takes you on a tour, uptown, downtown, and below ground, with fascinating stories that range from a cross-dressing governor to a celebrity-filled cemetery.
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Learn about the General Slocum steamboat disaster in 1904 that killed over a thousand people; the man who claimed to survive a jump off the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886; the persistent rumors of alligators in the sewers; and much moreâ€”in a treasury of tales as colorful as the city itself.
Country USA
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-04-05
Format Kindle eBook

Strange and Obscure Stories of New York City: Little-Known Tales About Gotham's People and Places