McNamara's Old Bronx (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Few Bronxites know that the iron framework for the dome of the U.S. Capitol was cast in a Bronx foundry about a century ago..." (more)
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Product Description

A fun book, with a plain title. Though it sounds more like a biography, this work is a compilation of newspaper articles written over the years. There are many interesting and sometimes peculiar tidbits from almost every neighborhood of The Bronx. Catchy headlines, brief passages, and a conversational style, make it great reading. Presidents, sports, games, movies, treasures, a respected professional counterfeiter, animals, and more are all part of this book. Did you know that the Titanic "sank" in the Bronx River? This book may also serve as a source of ideas for creative writing. When you read McNamara's Old Bronx, you can finally tell those "old-timers" in your family or neighborhood, a thing or two. The Osgood File of The Bronx - and beyond. This book covers The Bronx like no other publication.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Bronx County Historical Soc (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941980251
• ISBN-13: 978-0941980258
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #722,804 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)