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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Burrows, Edwin G., 1943—
Gotham / Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.
Contents: v. I. A history of New York City to 1898.
ISBN 0-19-511634-8 (Cloth)
ISBN 0-19-514049-4 (Pbk.)
I. New York (N.Y.)—History. I. Wallace, Mike (Michael L.) II. Title.
F128.3.W35 1998 974.7′1—dc21 97-39308

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