Broadway: A History of New York City in Thirteen Miles [Hardcover]

Wonderful. This isnt only a history of Broadwayits a history of the entire city told through the story of the most famous street in America. Engagingly written and full of vivid characters. I couldnt put it down.Meticulously researched&Leadons tale is a whirl of characters&It is a whirl, too, of events&graced with wry wit.Part lively social history, part architectural survey, here is the story of Broadwayfrom 17th-century cow path to Great White Way.A new history of the street that tells the story of modern America.Fran LeadonsA magical mystery tour of the street that invented American popular culture.[An] entertaining look at how the growth and development of New York Citys most famous street paralleled that of Manhattan&A welcome complement to more daunting and encyclopedic volumes on New Yorks history.Impressively detailed&A lively history of one of the most famous streets in America.[Leadon's] knowledge is expansive&[An eye-opening history of Manhattan told through its most celebrated street.