This book is a compilation of articles and essays by some of the leading historians and scholars of the late 19th century. The topics covered range from the history of New York City to the broader history of the United States. The book also includes a number of original documents and artifacts from the collections of the New-York Historical Society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of New York and the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.