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It Happened in New York City: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)

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I originally picked-up a copy of "It Happened In New York City" because I've really enjoyed other works by the author Fran Capo. She has a great way of captivating the reader with an imaginative and clever style.

I'm from New York but I have to say I was totally surprised by some of the events I read about. That made it a great read and very hard to put down. This book gave me the educational and entertaining feel of the History Channel, only better...much better.

I highly recommend it to anyone interested in traveling to New York or learning about this great city's past. Kudos to Miss Capo once again!

"IT HAPPENED IN NEW YORK CITY" By Fran Capo and Art and Susan Zuckerman , Is an absolute delight!
Not one of your run of the mill history books, this book is filled with Pirates, gangsters, a romantic triangle that became the crime of the century, from a secret subway to Tammany Hall, this book has it all!Giving a backdrop to the flavor, people and places of one of the most iconic cities in the world.
Written in a wonderful smooth narrative fashion, I felt at any given moment the characters might leap off the page and become part of a Martin Scorsese Film. So informative and entertaining I had to finish the book in one sitting. I highly recommend this book to those who dare go behind the scenes of what really did "Happened In New York City".

Nancy Lombardo Host: COMEDY CONCEPTS BLOG TALK RADIO

I am big fan of Fran's work, whether on stage (as a performer) or in print (as an author), and this book doesn't disappoint. I don't know how Fran uncovers all these cool stories....she's a super sleuth....prolific writer....great humorist. And, this book would make a terrific gift.

Robin, author, How to Marry a Mensch (decent, responsible person)

I have to say .. This is a well "crafted" book !! The short stories in here are quite Intriguing they just hook you in. As you read them, reading story after story is like .. like having a tray of these "Tasty little hors d'oeuvres/ orduerves that you just Don't want to stop eating ! " whetting your appetite leaving you wanting to read .. MORE !!

What I Really like best about this Book ! .. is in the True spirit of Great writing is in what these insightful stories Deliver .. makes you feel like you're ~in the Loop and Connected*, like you're part of and have grown up in .. The City !!

I'll be giving a Good couple of these as gifts ! Great book !! FIVE Stars *****

D.V. KILIAN "Inspirationist" / aspiring Actor , Adventurer.