The Handy New York City Answer Book

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New York the self-proclaimed capital of the world, the largest city in the United States, and is known as a melting pot of immigrants, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, Broadway, bridges, bodegas, restaurants, museums and so much more. The Handy New York City Answer Book explores the fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, taking an in-depth look at the city so nice, they named it twice.

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The Handy New York City Answer Book by Chris Barsanti, which will explain (almost) everything you ever wanted to know about The Big Apple but didn't know who to ask. The Bookworm Sez

a comprehensive guide to the history and contemporary attractions and neighborhoods of New York City boroughs the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Protoview Book News

Students wanting to brush up on all things New York City will want to read this comprehensive guide from this popular question-and-answer series. ...an entertaining overview of one of Americas most distinctive cities. VOYA

Author Bio

Chris Barsanti is the author of Filmology: A Movie-a-Day Guide to the Movies You Need to Know, The Sci-Fi Movie Guide, and the Eyes Wide Open annual film guide series. He is co-author of the forthcoming Monty Python FAQ, and he has written articles for a variety of publications, including PopMatters, the Chicago Tribune, Playboy, The Millions, the Virginia Quarterly Review, Publishers Weekly, and Where New York. He earned a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and he resides in New York City.