New York
- ISBN-10
- 0749554185
- ISBN-13
- 9780749554187
- Series
- New York
- Category
- New York (N.Y.)
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Authors
- James Nevius, Michelle Nevius
Description
24 mapped walking tours through the most historical and fascinating areas of New York reveal the city's history in all its gore and glory, while not missing those all-important places to stop and admire the view or have a cup of coffee.
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