new york guide empire state von writers program work projects administration (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York. Sponsored by the New York State Historical Association. 782 pages, b/w photo sections throughout, previous owner's notes in 1/2 title. Later printing of the Depression-era guidebook covering the state's history, cities and special points of interest, and offering a variety of driving tours. Blue cloth with spotting, staining, bleaching, especially to spine. Jacket has moderate wear & tear, losses. Dust Jacket condition good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. First Edition. Faint toning to the covers and spine - see image. ; Book is in excellent condition - as is the folded map in the rear pocket. Richly illustrated and includes maps, historical essays, and travel itineraries. It blends practical travel information with literary and historical commentary. These WPA guides are now valued as cultural artifacts, offering a snapshot of American life in the 1930s and 1940s. They reflect a unique collaboration between government, scholars, and writers to preserve regional histories and promote civic pride. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 782 pages.