In Old New York: A Classic History of New York City
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Thomas Allibone Janvier (July 16, 1849 - June 18, 1913) was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Proven al descent.Janvier received a public school education, then worked in Philadelphia for newspapers from 1870-81. 1] In 1878 he married Catherine Ann Drinker (May 1, 1841- July 19, 1922), an artist who was the first woman teacher at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and first teacher to Cecilia Beaux. Later in life, she accompanied her husband on his travels while writing books and translating books from the Provencale language. Many of Janvier's published works would be dedicated "To C. A. J."Janvier went to New York in 1881. From 1884-94, he lived in the Washington Square district of New York. A few years after arriving, he published the Ivory Black Stories, tales of artist life, which were reprinted in book form in 1885 as Color Studies. In them he pictured the life and color of what was then considered the Latin quarter of the city, with the old-fashioned French restaurants, the artist colony to the north, and the studios in Tenth Street where Abbey, Millet, F. Hopkinson Smith, Laffan and others made the Tile Club famous. He published many stories and articles in Harper's Magazine
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1545324174
ISBN13:9781545324172
Release Date:April 2017
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:136 Pages
Weight:0.63 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Wonderful history with humor
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book, written in the late 1890s, shows the NYC that disappeared slowing over the preceding 100 years. What a read. Inside New York's birth and growth, so to speak. An opinionated perspective that shows that in some ways things never change.
For all New Yorkers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book provides great insight into New York City's past. For all those with a passion for this city, this book is a must. Great historic facts and photos!
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