New York-The Novel

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The bestselling master of historical fiction weaves a grand, sweeping drama of New York from the city's founding to the present day. Rutherfurd celebrates America's greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga that showcases his extraordinary ability to combine impeccable historical research and... read more

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“New York is the true capital of America. Every New Yorker knows it, and by God, we always shall.”
James Master

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So this was freedom.

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coxcomb: a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop
howitzer: A relatively short cannon that delivers shells at a medium muzzle velocity, usually by a high trajectory
toff: A member of the upper classes, especially one who is elegantly dressed

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