A volume in the Arno Press Collection of The Leisure Class in America. Lavishly illustrated and leisurely paced, this early work by Van Rensselaer (1848-1929) establishes her as a fine social historian. In this book she recreates the great city, spells out its architectural richness and traces its history from revolutionary days. Yellow cloth boards with red lettering and design on spine and front. Large folding map tipped in. Illustrated with b/w photos. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.