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Manhattan's Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone

Manhattan's Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone
Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive.
- A sarcophagus sits in a public park
- Stones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of her
- A Star of David adorns a Baptist church
- A fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouse
- A stained-glass window relates an architectâ€™s frustrations
These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattanâ€™s overlooked treasures.
Country USA
Brand Globe Pequot Press
Manufacturer Globe Pequot Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 30502428
Model 30502428
ReleaseDate 2018-08-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781493030477

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