Through engaging detailed map drawings, Ms. Thermes reveals how the island of Mannahatta (Lenape for "island of many hills") changes over time-from when the Lenape lived there to when the colonists settled to modern day. She also inserts little side stories about interesting places and structures (Collect Pond, Seneca Village, Central Park, subways, bridges, skyscrapers).
An incredible book!
Over-sized
**Highly, highly recommend.
I emailed Ms. Thermes asking her to consider writing a book in this format about Philadelphia. She replied and said that was not on her current "to do" list, but maybe someday.
-Borrowed from the library.
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