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100 1 _aHungerford, Edward,
_d1875-1948
245 1 4 _aThe Personality of American Cities
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-28
505 0 _aOur ancient hub -- America's New York -- Across the East River -- William Penn's town -- The monumental city -- The American Mecca -- The city of the seven hills -- Where romance and courtesy do not forget -- Rochester, and her neighbors -- Steel's great capital -- The sixth city -- Chicago, and the Chicagoans -- The twin cities -- The gateway of the Southwest -- The old French lady by the riverbank -- The city of the little squares -- The American Paris -- Two rivals of the north Pacific, and a third -- San Francisco, the newest phoenix -- Belfast in America -- Where French and English meet -- The city that never grows young.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Personality of American Cities" by Edward Hungerford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the distinct characteristics and flavors of various American cities, with the author drawing from his extensive travels and observations. It aims to capture the unique essence of cities such as Boston and New York, offering readers a glimpse into the social norms, architectural styles, and the cultural "personalities" that define them. The opening of the book delves into Boston, painting a vivid portrait of the city's rigid social etiquette and its deeply ingrained traditions. Hungerford describes how Boston is characterized by strict rules governing public behavior, which create an atmosphere of law and order that some may find charmingly antiquated. He contrasts the awkwardness of Bostonians with their underlying courtesy and hospitality, providing anecdotes that illustrate the quirks of its society. The author also touches on the city's architecture and its historical significance, setting the stage for further exploration into the personalities of other American cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
653 _aCities and towns -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40884
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