"The Empire State" is out now. Mine has already arrived. >>> <[log in to unmask]> 09/24/01 10:47AM >>> A new book will be coming out in about a month: "The Empire State: A History of New York." The information desired might be foundin this. For New York City, try "Gotham." Milton M. Klein | phone: (865) 974-2806 University of Tennessee, Knoxville | email: [log in to unmask] On Fri, 21 Sep 2001, Messmer, Alan wrote: >Good afternoon all, > >I don't normally put out requests, but I am a subscriber and do have a need. > > >Would there be anyone out there on the list who could speak to the culture >and social history of New York. A correspondent of ours, Alexandra Marks, >is looking for an expert on the things that affect/have affected New Yorkers >throughout history. This seemed like the best forum I could find for this. > >Many thanks for any help offered. > >Best, > >Alan Messmer >News Researcher >The Christian Science Monitor >One Norway St. >Boston, MA 02115 >http://www.csmonitor.com >