The Bowery: The Strange History of New York's Oldest Street
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Publishing Details
The Bowery: The Strange History of New York's Oldest Street
By (Author) Stephen Paul Devillo
Skyhorse Publishing
Sky Pony Press
20th January 2020
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
974.71
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 139mm, Height 209mm
Description
From peglegged Peter Stuyvesant to CBGB's, the story of the Bowery reflects the history of the city that grew up around it. It was the street your mother warned you about--even if you lived in San Francisco. Long associated with skid row, saloons, freak shows, violence, and vice, the Bowery often showed the worst New York City had to offer. Yet t
Author Bio
Stephen Paul DeVillo has spent a lifetime exploring the history and lore of his native New York City. An experienced historical tour guide, he is the author of The Bronx River in History and Folklore. DeVillo lives in the Bronx, New York.
