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100 1 _aHemstreet, Charles,
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245 1 0 _aLiterary New York: Its Landmarks and Associations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-29
505 0 _aWriters of New Amsterdam -- Before the revolution -- The poet of the revolution [Philip Freneau] -- In the days of Thomas Paine -- The city that Irving knew -- With Paulding, Drake, and Halleck -- Cooper and his friends -- Those who gathered about Poe -- At the close of the Knickerbocker days -- Half a century ago -- Two famous meeting-places -- Some of the writers of to-day.
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Literary New York: Its Landmarks and Associations" by Charles Hemstreet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich literary history of New York City, detailing its landmarks and the various writers who have shaped its narrative over the centuries. It likely covers the evolution of literary culture in New York, beginning from the days of New Amsterdam to more modern times, showcasing the interwoven stories of both prominent and lesser-known literary figures." "At the start of the work, the author introduces readers to the town of New Amsterdam during the governance of Peter Stuyvesant in the 17th century. It details the humble beginnings of the literary scene, highlighting the life of Jacob Steendam, the first poet of the colony, and his nocturnal walks through the early streets. The narrative describes how he drew inspiration from his surroundings and the struggles of the settlers, leading to the birth of some of the earliest verses penned in what would become New York City. The opening sets a historical tone, emphasizing the interplay between the landscape and its literary voice." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican literature -- New York (State) -- New York -- History and criticism
653 _aAuthors, American -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aLiterary landmarks -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31814
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