""The Story Of The Bronx"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Bronx, a borough of New York City, from its initial purchase by the Dutch from the Native American Indians in 1639 up until the present day. The author, Stephen Jenkins, delves into the borough's rich history and explores the various events, people, and cultural changes that have shaped the Bronx into the vibrant and diverse community it is today. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Revolutionary War, the development of the Bronx Zoo ...
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""The Story Of The Bronx"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Bronx, a borough of New York City, from its initial purchase by the Dutch from the Native American Indians in 1639 up until the present day. The author, Stephen Jenkins, delves into the borough's rich history and explores the various events, people, and cultural changes that have shaped the Bronx into the vibrant and diverse community it is today. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Revolutionary War, the development of the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the growth of the Bronx as a hub for immigrant communities, and the social and economic challenges faced by the borough throughout its history. Through extensive research and engaging storytelling, Jenkins provides readers with a detailed and fascinating account of the Bronx's past and present, offering insights into the borough's unique character and enduring resilience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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