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Title: The Architecture of the National Cathedral

Author: Herschel Mormont

Narrator: Miranda Webster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-18

Publisher: Herschel Mormont

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

A history and examination of the architecture of the National Cathedral.

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Title: For the Prevention of Cruelty

Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States

Author: Diane L. Beers

Narrator: Dana Brewer Harris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-17

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Animal rights. Those two words conjure diverse but powerful images and reactions. Some nod in agreement, while others roll their eyes in contempt. Most people fall somewhat uncomfortably in the middle, between endorsement and rejection, as they struggle with the profound moral, philosophical, and legal questions provoked by the debate. Today, thousands of organizations lobby, agitate, and educate the public on issues concerning the rights and treatment of nonhumans.

For the Prevention of Cruelty is the first history of organized advocacy on behalf of animals in the United States to appear in nearly a half century. Diane Beers demonstrates how the cause has shaped and reshaped itself as it has evolved within the broader social context of the shift from an industrial to a postindustrial society.

Until now, the legacy of the movement in the United States has not been examined. Few Americans today perceive either the companionship or the consumption of animals in the same manner as did earlier generations. Moreover, powerful and lingering bonds connect the seemingly disparate American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of the 19th century and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals of today. For the Prevention of Cruelty tells an intriguing and important story that reveals society's often changing relationship with animals through the lens of those who struggled to shepherd the public toward a greater compassion.

Published by Ohio University Press.

"Destined to become a classic in its field." - Publishers Weekly

"Diane Beers's history of animal advocacy in the United States is illuminating, authoritative, and highly readable." - J. M. Coetzee

"An insightful look at an imperative movement." - Booklist

Members Reviews:

Excellent read

I gave this book a five star rating, because it was very eye opening to the struggles that occurred to allow animals to be treated as they are now. I highly recommend every animal lover to read this book.

The book every lover animal should read

There has likely never been a time when the words "animal rights activism" have elicited a stronger reaction from both sides of the stockyard fence. But do we ever stop to consider how this movement began? Who were the first proponents? What were their early successes - and failures? Moreover, what can we learn from the past to gain victories for animals today?

For the thoughtful insights into these issues and more, treat yourself to Diane Beers' "For the Prevention of Cruelty: The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States." Beers, a professor of history at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts, has done what a writer within the animal-rights movement probably could not: given us a narrative that is at once a straightforward, authoritative account of the origins of animal rights activism and a compelling critique of the movement's triumphs and missteps from 1866 to 1975.

Animal activism, it turns out, is nearly as old as the word "vegetarian." Both sprang from England in the middle of the 19th century - one as a way to better define a culinary choice and the other to defend those caught in the crosshairs of humanity's hunger for scientific advancement, reliable transportation, momentary amusement and animal flesh.

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Title: American Revolution: A History from Beginning to End

Subtitle: One Hour History Revolution, Book 2

Author: Hourly History

Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-21-17

Publisher: Hourly History

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

The American Revolution, which had its roots in 1765 with a rejection of British authority to tax the colonies without fair representation and ended with the British defeat at Yorktown, was one of the most momentous events in the history of the North American continent.

The odds faced by the colonists were almost overwhelming. Facing the superpower of the day, which boasted a professional army equipped with the latest weapons and the ability to properly finance the war, the rebels were reliant on the goodwill of men to continue fighting without pay and in dreadful conditions.

In this audiobook, American Revolution, you will discover the history behind the conflict and why it came about. The chapters lead you through the major events which took place, including the Boston Tea Party and the significant clashes between the armies. Other chapters include:

The rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were what gave the colonists the impetus and courage to continue a fight, which at times looked to be a hopeless lost cause at best, to eventually win the freedom they yearned for.

The new government they created was unlike anything seen before and became a model for democracies around the world.

American Revolution is a compelling audiobook packed with historical information. If you are a student of the era or simply want to know a little more about this fascinating period of history, then this audiobook is one you cannot afford to pass by.

Members Reviews:

Great history, easy read

Well done concise history of American Revolution, although missing some important factors. There can never be enough short histories like this to inform people who are intimidated by 1000 page books with a lot of minutiae and take many hours to navigate. From the reasons for starting the revolution through to the Constitution, there's a lot of information in 30 pages or so.

I would have liked to read a little more on Benedict Arnold, although his huge contribution at the start, his reasons for his perfidy, and how close he came to changing the outcome would take a few pages to sum up. Read "Benedict Arnold : Patriot and Traitor" by Willard Strerne Randall.

Also, how the Constitution was created allowing slavery without actually using the words "slave" or "slavery". How the slave states dominated Congress and politics because of the 3/5 rule of counting slaves as population, unable to vote and not even being considered citizens with the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision. Read Clifford L. Johnson's amazingly informative "Slavery, America and Lincoln: the deal and its undoing".

The Exciting Account About the Birth of the United States of America!

This book provides a concise history of what is arguably the most remarkable event in human history, the American Revolution. This book chronicals the ideas, people, and events that led to the radicalizeation of the previously loyal and proud Btitish citizens of the American colonies;; details their struggel and sacrifices to sucessfully revolt and gain independence from the most powerful empire in the world; and established a free and indepeendent Republic. America was born in the late 18th Century, a time when government, religion, humanism, and the concept of personal liberty were all reevaluated through the lens of natural law, science and Enlightenment thinking.

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Title: American History in 50 Events: (Battle of Yorktown, Spanish American War, Roaring Twenties, Railroad History, George Washington, Gilded Age) (History by Country Timeline Book 1)

Author: Henry Freeman

Narrator: Grant Finley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-17

Publisher: Henry Freeman

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Have you ever wondered why America is the way it is?

Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture?

Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history?

If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highlights of American history. Filled with interesting facts and historical context, this book is a must-hear for those who are passionate about history or are simply interested in better understanding the history of the United States.

Inside you will learn about....

Broken down into a series of 50 easy-to-listen to selections, this book will take you from Pre-Columbian settlement up to current events of today.

Members Reviews:

A Well Written and Highly Useful Review of American History

I slid every American Citizen has a duty and responsibility to have a basic knowledge of their country's history! This book identifies 50 key and formative events in American history, summarizes the events, and describes the impact(s) of the event on the development ad formation of the great American nation. The book provides the reader with a summary of events that shaped the American society, culture, moral, political, ethnic identity, pride, prejudices, ideals, customs, democratic values and ideals that shape the American identity and view of its role on the world stage. While I feel it necessary to point out that it dangerous to use a book like this as a sole source of a readers knowledge regarding the history of America, it is certain!y an excellent starting place. I am sad to say that most Americans I have encountered have a working knowledge of their nation's history and many who think they do are woefully mistaken. Lowlife of your nation's history is essential to the maintenance of a true democracy! I urge every American to read this book!

everything written in the last chapter has been proven to be pretty much just the opposite

I thought the book had a very liberal slant. If you look back on the Obama administration, everything written in the last chapter has been proven to be pretty much just the opposite. Looking back it will shown to be one of the most corrupt administrations in history.

History wonderfully summarized

I really enjoyed this quick read and highly recommend it to lovers of history. I think there were a couple of typos but nothing major. One complaint..where was JFK? I realize not every president could make it into this and the Kennedys are probably a whole set of encyclopedias worth of writing but would have been nice to have something said about his time in office.

easy read that gives some insight on the 50 covered ...

Its a quick, easy read that gives some insight on the 50 covered events. It's interesting which events were included and excluded. No mention of Native Americans other than helping Jamestown settlers and the Pilgrims. No mention of Spanish settlement in the Southwest, the Texas war of independence or the Mexican War. I don't recall any mention of the Louisiana Purchase. No mention of Fascism in WWII.

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Title: American History in 50 Events: (Battle of Yorktown, Spanish American War, Roaring Twenties, Railroad History, George Washington, Gilded Age) (History by Country Timeline Book 1)

Author: Henry Freeman

Narrator: Grant Finley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-17

Publisher: Henry Freeman

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Have you ever wondered why America is the way it is?

Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture?

Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history?

If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highlights of American history. Filled with interesting facts and historical context, this book is a must-hear for those who are passionate about history or are simply interested in better understanding the history of the United States.

Inside you will learn about....

Broken down into a series of 50 easy-to-listen to selections, this book will take you from Pre-Columbian settlement up to current events of today.

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Title: Lost Plantations of the South

Author: Marc R. Matrana

Narrator: John Burlinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

The great majority of the South's plantation homes have been destroyed over time, and many have long been forgotten. In Lost Plantations of the South, Marc R. Matrana weaves together diaries and letters and other rare documents to tell the story of 60 of these vanquished estates and the people who once called them home.

From plantations that were destroyed by natural disaster, such as Alabamas Forks of Cypress, to those that were intentionally demolished, such as Seven Oaks in Louisiana and Mount Brilliant in Kentucky, Matrana resurrects these lost mansions. Including plantations throughout the South as well as border states, Matrana carefully tracks the histories of each from the earliest days of construction to the often contentious struggles to preserve these irreplaceable historic treasures.

Lost Plantations of the South explores the root causes of demise and provides understanding and insight on how lessons learned in these sad losses can help prevent future preservation crises. Capturing the voices of masters and mistresses alongside those of slaves, this book explores the powerful and complex histories of these cardinal homes across the South.

The book is published by University Press of Mississippi.

Members Reviews:

Lost Plantations ... AND their long lost stories!

Wow. This was a LOT more than I expected! Not just filled with architectural descriptions as the title might imply - but includes MANY awesome stories and facts about life on the individual plantations - most of which I guarantee you have not read elsewhere, ...unless you have a whopping huge library.

It really made it quite interesting with all these behind the scenes goings on! Hardships, frivolity, sadness, ingenuity and determination, and certainly not the way Hollywood portrays it! I learned LOTS of things that I never knew concerning how things were done back in the day.

Of course for the purist history buffs, there are also oodles of the who, what, wheres, names, dates, and places as well. And believe it or not, that was even fascinating too, hearing about how certain properties were acquired - stolen - or lost!

I thought the narrator did a great job. It was like you were getting a personally guided tour from one of the long time local historians. Pleasant mature voice. I can almost see him standing there wearing a white linen suit as he points to one of the buildings on the sprawling plantation. Lol.

Although I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request in exchange for my voluntary review, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this one.

Southern Charm

Lost Plantations of the South is one of those books where you think this just isnt going to be for me. Then next thing you realize is youre halfway through and talking to your friends about Southern charm, Southern architecture, and the Southern way of life. For me it was the history of each of the plantations and homes covered in the book. Marc Matranas research and writing take you through the lives of each of these homes and John Burlinson brings it to life with a twinge of Southern charm.

An excellent listen, yall.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Love the southern drawl

Fantastic in depth look at the lost plantations of the south. Love the combination of description on architecture to personal accounts of Plantation life.

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Title: Soul by Soul

Subtitle: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market

Author: Walter Johnson

Narrator: Tom Perkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-21-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Soul by Soul tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving away from the cotton plantations and into the slave market itself, the heart of the domestic slave trade. Taking us inside the New Orleans slave market, the largest in the nation, where 100,000 men, women, and children were packaged, priced, and sold, Walter Johnson transforms the statistics of this chilling trade into the human drama of traders, buyers, and slaves, negotiating sales that would alter the life of each. What emerges is not only the brutal economics of trading but the vast and surprising interdependencies among the actors involved.

Critic Reviews:

"The evil business of slavery has seldom been exposed with so much humanity and insight as in this eloquent study, scholarly yet wholly accessible, a compelling cross-sectional microcosm of millions of human tragedies." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Members Reviews:

Insightful look into the antebellum slave market

Walter Johnsonâs award winning book, published in 1999, takes a cultural history approach to his study, arguing that the slave market, not the plantation, is the defining feature of slavery in the south. Johnson notes the contradictory nature of the system: the bodies of slaves are assigned a value, but those same bodies are people, not things. Furthermore, in order to do this, slave-sellers use a system of categorization based on physical attributes (skin color, gender, stature). This paradoxical process necessitates the acknowledgement of their individuality as human beings, while, at the same time, it turns them into commodities and property. (Johnson, 5-8) The author also noted that a central piece of his complex argument is slaveholders âoften represented themselves to one another by reference to their slaves.â (13) Lastly, Johnson argues that the slaves had some agency in the process by attempting to glean information about their potential owner and in the way they present themselves and answer questions during the sales process.

While the historiography on slavery is often written from the vantage point of the plantation or the slave community, Johnson is the first to insist that the purchasing of slaves was fundamental to what slavery was. In this, he differs from historians such as Eugene D. Genovese whose focus is on the community the slaves create. Having said that, Johnson covers some of the same ground as Genovese (paternalism) and influences other historians such as Stephanie Smallwood whose more recent work also talks about the violence of slavery in Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage from Africa to American Diaspora, 2009.

Moreover, when it comes to evidence, Johnson primarily relies upon slave narratives. The author does acknowledge that while there are problems with these (amongst which are their obvious use by abolitionists of the day as political propaganda against the system), by using sources produced by slaveholders and visitors to the south along with the narratives, it is possible to interrogate and authenticate the latter. (Johnson, 11) Johnson also relies upon two hundred court cases of disputed slave sales that went before the Supreme Court of Louisiana, letters by slaveholders, and the sales records generated by the slave trade itself.

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Title: Fatal Sunday

Subtitle: George Washington, the Monmouth Campaign, and the Politics of Battle (Campaigns and Commanders Series)

Author: Mark Edward Lender, Garry Wheeler Stone PhD

Narrator: Douglas R Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Historians have long considered the Battle of Monmouth one of the most complicated engagements of the American Revolution. Fought on Sunday, June 28, 1778, Monmouth was critical to the success of the Revolution. It also marked a decisive turning point in the military career of George Washington. Without the victory at Monmouth Courthouse, Washington's critics might well have marshaled the political strength to replace him as the American commander-in-chief.

Authors Mark Edward Lender and Garry Wheeler Stone argue that in political terms, the Battle of Monmouth constituted a pivotal moment in the War for Independence. Drawing on a wide range of historical sourcesmany never before used, including archaeological evidenceLender and Stone disentangle the true story of Monmouth and provide the most complete and accurate account of the battle, including both American and British perspectives. In the course of their account it becomes evident that criticism of Washingtons performance in command was considerably broader and deeper than previously acknowledged.

This is a superb study, large in scope, detailed in content, and insightful in all that it considers A marvelous book. (Robert Middlekauff, author of Washington's Revolution: The Making of America's First Leader)

An extensively researched and well-written study that provides a new and fascinating perspective on the significance of the Battle of Monmouth. (The Journal of Military History)

This is a landmark study of a battle too often overlooked Lender and Stone have set the standard. (Ricardo A. Herrera, author of For Liberty and the Republic)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Drove by the battlefield today go there all the time this book is one of the best

long overdue

I live 50 miles south of the battlefield and have visited and walked the field many times. Over the course of these trips I had occasion to speak to Dr. Gary Stone ( he doesn't know me from Adam ) , and several years ago asked him "when are you going to write your book on the battle "(because I thought he needed to) .He laughed and said I could go into his office and read his three ring binder of notes, because that's as close as he'd probably get. Well I'm happy to say he was wrong. I can't think of anyone in a better position to write ( or in this case, co-author) a book on the Battle of Monmouth. I can't see how this book can be topped.

This is the definitive book on the battle of Monmouth

I visited the Monmouth battlefield two years ago and enjoyed it more than any other Revolutionary War battlefield I have been to. I was a bit loath to purchase this book at first due to the steep price. After reading a preview of it and seeing reviewers praise it, I decided to go ahead and purchase it.

Am I glad I did! This is the definitive book on the battle of Monmouth, and along with Brandywine by Michael Harris is the best book on a Revolutionary War battle I have read yet. I enjoyed the maps and the authors leave nothing out. Every stage of the battle, including a nice order of battle both for the British and American forces. Monmouth was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the war and was fought in brutal heat.

I wish I could revisit the battlefield with this book in hand.

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Title: The Mayflower

Subtitle: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America

Author: Rebecca Fraser

Narrator: Kate Reading

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

From acclaimed historian and biographer Rebecca Fraser comes a vivid narrative history of the Mayflower and of the Winslow family, who traveled to America in search of a new world.

The voyage of the Mayflower and the founding of Plymouth Colony is one of the seminal events in world history. But the poorly equipped group of English Puritans who ventured across the Atlantic in the early autumn of 1620 had no sense they would pass into legend. They had 80 casks of butter and two dogs but no cattle for milk, meat, or ploughing. They were ill prepared for the brutal journey and the new land that few of them could comprehend. But the Mayflower story did not end with these Pilgrims' arrival on the coast of New England or their first uncertain years as settlers. Rebecca Fraser traces two generations of one ordinary family and their extraordinary response to the challenges of life in America.

Edward Winslow, an apprentice printer, fled England and then Holland for a life of religious freedom and opportunity. Despite the intense physical trials of settlement, he found America exotic, enticing, and endlessly interesting. He built a home and a family, and his remarkable friendship with King Massassoit, chief of the Wampanoags, is part of the legend of Thanksgiving. Yet, 50 years later, Edward's son Josiah was commanding the New England militias against Massassoit's son in King Philip's War.

The Mayflower is an intensely human portrait of the Winslow family written with the pace of an epic. Rebecca Fraser details domestic life in the 17th century, the histories of brave and vocal Puritan women, and the contradictions between generations as fathers and sons made the painful decisions that determined their future in America.

This sweeping audiobook leads from a harrowing adventure on the high seas to an inspirational story of societal regeneration. Fraser's scope is expansive, but her sensitive treatment of the Winslow family makes the listener feel present and included.

Critic Reviews:

"Superbly written and enthralling...

The Mayflower reads as though it were historical fiction, with a varied cast of characters and perspectives, fine details, background histories, and a holistic approach." (

Booklist)

"[Fraser] is a careful researcher, fair and level-headed. She is also an excellent painter of characters; in judging them, she looks at their deeds with contemporary mores in mind. Even if the Mayflower shelf is a crowded one, this is a book that deserves its place on it."

The Economist

Members Reviews:

Actually I have not read this book yet. I ...

Actually I have not read this book yet. I heard an author interview and realized I wanted to own the book.. I am one of many descendants of one of the crewmen on the Mayflower. He remained in the colonies, eventually married and he and his wife had a large family. For several centuries they remained in what is known as New England. I have skimmed thru the book and I am looking forward to this coming Spring when I will have time to sit down and give it my full attention.

Five Stars

thank you

A Book With Appeal for those who like America's Christian Roots

On this Thanksgiving Season in 2017, it is easy to think back to the American Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, The Mayflower, and the first Thanksgiving (which really wasnât the firstâThanksgiving started in the southern colonies).

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Title: Ship Ablaze

Subtitle: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum

Author: Edward T. O'Donnell

Narrator: Joel Richards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

There were few experienced swimmers among over 1,300 Lower East Side residents who boarded the General Slocum on June 15, 1904. It shouldn't have mattered since the steamship was only chartered for a languid excursion from Manhattan to Long Island Sound. But a fire erupted minutes into the trip, forcing hundreds of terrified passengers into the water. By the time the captain found a safe shore for landing, 1,021 had perished. It was New York's deadliest tragedy prior to September 11, 2001.

The only book available on this compelling chapter in the city's history, Ship Ablaze draws on firsthand accounts to examine why the death toll was so high, how the city responded, and why this event failed to achieve the infamy of the Titanic's 1912 demise or the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

Masterfully capturing both the horror of the event and heroism of men, women, and children who faced crumbling life jackets and inaccessible lifeboats as the inferno quickly spread, historian Edward T. O'Donnell spotlights an important incident with which most Americans are unfamiliar. Ship Ablaze brings to life a bygone community while honoring the victims of that forgotten day.

Critic Reviews:

"A dramatic and compelling narrative of New York's saddest tragedy before 9/11...a fascinating probe into the inferno that killed hundreds of women and children... O'Donnell does a spellbinding job of making the calamity come alive." (Clive Cussler)

Members Reviews:

Very informative book

I had never heard of the General Slocum before I read O'Donnell's book. It is very well written and researched. The details of corruption and the consequences of the lack of regulation\ enforcement is very resonant in our current political environment. The background of the German community and St Mark's parish; especially the impact of this disaster is very well done. I really found this gutt wrenching story fascinating and its placement in its historical context to be very accurate. Cutting edges, complacency, human error, greed, corruption, etc...I hope the past is not prelude... to our future.

A Page-Turner

As a former New Yorker I was amazed that I hadn't known about the General Slocum steamboat fire. This is a gripping tale which begins with the quiet Little Germany section of town, follows through to the innocent people boarding the steamboat, the horrible disaster, and finally the terrible cost that the neighborhood paid. Well-written and hard to put down. If you have anything to do with New York this book is not to be missed.

Excellent History Of A Terrible Disaster:

Well written history of a horrific steamboat accident that rocked the country in 1904. The description of the events and the consequences that had to be dealt with was saddening to all who have read this book. Very worth while and I recommend this to anyone who likes history or maritime books. You will be glad you took the time..

Tragic story well written

An amazing story of an incident I had never heard of before. How times have changed fomr the early 20th centurh to today. I especially enjoyed finding out more about New York in that period.