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May 03, 2016 here are 11 of the best nonfiction books about new york city. All represented here bring valuable insight into the history of nyc and most are accessible to read via your local book store or library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction, dave eggers and shawn harris investigate a seemingly small trait of americas most emblematic statue. The empire state serves as a successor to a history of new york state, for many years the standard onevolume account of the region but today outdated and long out of print. Pages in category 1930s books the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
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