James Nevius (Books)

James Nevius Books

This author explores the rich history of New York City through his writings, delving into the city's past and the lives of its inhabitants. His works uncover hidden narratives and fascinating details that bring the city's streets to life. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, he brings readers closer to the people who have shaped New York across centuries. His approach offers a unique perspective on the evolution of one of the world's most iconic metropolises.

Inside the Apple

364 pages
13 hours of reading

4.2(346)Add rating

How much do you actually know about New York City? Did you know they tried to anchor Zeppelins at the top of the Empire State Building? Or that the high-rent district of Park Avenue was once so dangerous it was called “Death Avenue”? Lively and comprehensive, Inside the Apple brings to life New York's fascinating past.This narrative history of New York City is the first to offer practical walking tour know-how. Fast-paced but thorough, its bite-size chapters each focus on an event, person, or place of historical significance. Rich in anecdotes and illustrations, it whisks readers from colonial New Amsterdam through Manhattan's past, right up to post-9/11 New York. The book also works as a historical walking-tour guide, with 14 self-guided tours, maps, and step-by-step directions. Easy to carry with you as you explore the city, Inside the Apple allows you to visit the site of every story it tells. This energetic, wide-ranging, and often humorous book covers New York's most important historical moments, but is always anchored in the city of today.