New York Divided, PBS NewsHour
New York Divided, PBS NewsHour
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New York Divided

Author: PBS NewsHour

Narrator: PBS NewsHour

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/25/2007


Synopsis

Although slavery was abolished in New York City in 1827, residents remained divided on the issue through the Civil War. PBS NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill talks with historian James Horton about slavery's impact on New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sophie on December 16, 2019

Great source of information and recommendations for anyone thinking of visiting the US.......more

Goodreads review by Pepi on October 22, 2023

It’s a useful guide because it mentions all of the places that are worth visiting in NYC, even those off the beaten track. However, the author mentions places, museums and paintings that do not have a matching photograph or picture to go with them. I found that confusing. I also missed historical de......more

Goodreads review by cọng rơm on September 21, 2019

đọc xong quên hếch dòi, hic hic, nước Mỹ thật sự nhạc nhẹo dị xạo??? chỉ nhớ là mỗi lần đọc tới chữ Manhattan mình lại nhớ anh Quớt Đi dí bộ phim thần thoại mà coi xong mình cũng quênh hếch lun như rơi dào hố đen trí nhớ =)))......more

Goodreads review by Roy on October 02, 2022

This is the guidebook I bought when I realized I'd be spending a year in NYC. It served me well. It suggested where to start, what I must see. Spreading the things it had for "a perfect 3 days in New York City" over 3 weekends made it more fun. I used it to find the "top 10" museums, parks, etc. It......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on November 14, 2018

I consider this to be the best travel book for NYC and its boroughs for several reasons. (1) Best short walking tours, ever, with clear maps, for everywhere in the city. (2) Compact size easy for travel, and (3) brief but highly selective wording used for each attraction, intended to help you whethe......more