02175cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000410011524500170015626400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801210039052011670051153400450167865300440172365300340176785600430180199900170184416691UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aMaurice, Arthur Bartlett,d1873-194610aFifth Avenue 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-15  aE-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Charlene Taylor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Fifth Avenue" by Arthur Bartlett Maurice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution of Fifth Avenue in New York City, exploring its rich history through various perspectives, including its architecture, societal changes, and notable figures. It delves into the character of the Knickerbocker society, influential events, and the cultural landscape that defined this iconic thoroughfare.  At the start of "Fifth Avenue," the author reflects on early New York through a fragment of an old map from 1819-1820, highlighting the simple, pastoral life before the city's rapid expansion. He describes the quiet landscapes and farming life of the time, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a city that was just beginning to forge its identity. The opening sets the tone for the book, intending to not only chart the physical growth of Fifth Avenue but also to illuminate the customs and culture of the neighborhoods that once defined it. Through this historical lens, Maurice paints a vivid picture of the transformation of society and urban life leading up to the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aStreets -- New York (State) -- New York  aFifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16691  c58079d58079