Bøger af Philip Hone

A fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in 19th century New York, as seen through the eyes of a wealthy merchant. Hone's diary entries are witty, insightful, and often highly critical of his contemporaries, making for a delightful and engaging read.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Dodd, Mead and company in 1889 in 436 pages; Subjects: New York (N.Y.); Statesmen; United States; History / United States / General; History / United States / State & Local / General; History / United States / 19th Century; History / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic; Social Science / Customs & Traditions; Travel / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic;

The Diary of Philip Hone, 1828-1851 is a historical book written by Philip Hone and published in 1889. The book is a collection of diary entries written by Hone, a prominent New York City businessman and socialite, during the years 1828 to 1851. The diary offers a firsthand account of the social, political, and cultural events of the time, including the rise of the Whig and Democratic parties, the growth of the city's economy, and the development of its infrastructure. Hone's diary also provides insight into the daily life of the wealthy elite in New York City during the mid-19th century, including their social engagements, travels, and interactions with other prominent figures of the time. The first volume of the book covers the years 1828 to 1834, and includes Hone's observations on the construction of the Erie Canal, the opening of the Croton Aqueduct, and the visit of General Lafayette to the United States. The Diary of Philip Hone, 1828-1851 is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of New York City during the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.