Springs and Wells of Manhattan and The Bronx: New York City at the End of the Nineteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Going Coastal, Inc., 2026
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278 pages. 6.00x0.63x9.00 inches. In Stock.
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- Title
- Springs and Wells of Manhattan and The Bronx: New York City at the End of the Nineteenth Century
- Author
- Reuel Smith, James (Author)/ La Rocco, Barbara (Contributor)
- Publisher
- Going Coastal, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0972980385
- ISBN 13
- 9780972980388
- Item weight
- 0.38 kilograms
Rediscover a hidden chapter of New York City's history with the republication of Springs and Wells of Manhattan and the Bronx, New York City, at the End of the Nineteenth Century by James Reuel Smith. This extraordinary work, originally published in 1938 by the New-York Historical Society, captures the fading pastoral beauty of Manhattan and the Bronx through the lens of an amateur historian and passionate photographer. Between 1897 and 1903, Smith cycled across the city, meticulously documenting over 160 springs and wells-vital sources of water for residents before the dominance of municipal aqueducts. His 154 evocative black-and-white photographs and detailed notes offer a poignant record of a landscape on the cusp of transformation, where cattle grazed at what is now bustling intersections and natural springs flowed freely in areas now covered by concrete.
This republication is a treasure for historians, urban studies enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone captivated by New York City's evolution. The book not only preserves a lost era but also resonates with contemporary discussions on urban development, environmental change, and water management. Enhanced with a modern foreword contextualizing Smith's work alongside recent projects like Stanley Greenberg's 2021 photographic retracing of these sites, this edition bridges past and present, inviting readers to reflect on what lies beneath the city's modern façade. Perfect for academic libraries, historical societies, and readers eager to explore the interplay of nature and urban progress, this book is a timeless testament to curiosity and preservation. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of New York's forgotten heritage-order your copy today and step into a world where springs still bubbled under open skies.
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About the Author
Barbara La Rocco is Founder of Going Coastal, Inc. (EPA Award-winning nonprofit)-she has dedicated over two decades to connecting people with urban waterfront resources, promoting sustainable coastal travel, community engagement, and environmental protection. exciting educational programs. Through this organization and goingcoastal.org, Barbara has used her years of experience as a corporate sponsorship and licensing director to produce guides, maps, educational initiatives, and reprints of rare historical texts that highlight the area's maritime and natural heritage.Under her imprint, Be the Rock Press, La Rocco specializes in original works and bringing forgotten nonfiction books back into print, often adding modern commentary, updates, or context. She is author of The Mafia Cookbook: Killer Recipes from Gangland Kitchens and the Going Coastal guides. Her passion for restoration shines in her efforts to bring out-of-print gems back into circulation including the WPA's A Maritime History of New York, reissued Helen Worden's Round Manhattan's Rim, and recently released a new edition of James Reuel Smith's Springs and Wells of Manhattan and the Bronx, breathing fresh life into these explorations of New York's forgotten shores and natural features.A self-described flâneur, book collector, climate optimist, and advocate for water and coastal tourism, she continues to expand her curatorial vision with a forthcoming series of chapbooks spotlighting artists from Giorgio Vasari's seminal 16th-century Lives of the Artists, showcasing her ongoing commitment to preserving and reinterpreting cultural and historical narratives.When not lost in the archives or reading classic literature, La Rocco can be found traveling through the historic centers of Italy, searching for hidden Renaissance art in neighborhood churches or a quiet performance of classical chamber music.
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