A HISTORY OF NEW YORK IN 101 OBJECTS, SAM ROBERTS

Delightfully surprising…. A portable virtual museum… An entertaining stroll through the history of one of the world’s great cities” (Kirkus Reviews), told through 101 distinctive objects that span the history of New York, almost all reproduced in luscious, full color. Inspired by a 'History of the World in 100 Objects', Sam Roberts of the New York Times chose fifty objects that embody the narrative of New York for a feature article in the paper. Many more suggestions came from readers and so Roberts has expanded the list to 101. Here are just a few of what this keepsake volume offers: The Flushing Remonstrance, a 1657 petition for religious freedom that was a precursor to the 'First Amendment' to the Constitution. Beads from the 'African Burial Ground', 1700s. Slavery was legal in New York until 1827, although many free blacks lived in the city. The 'African Burial Ground' closed in 1792 and was only recently rediscovered.