Brooklyn Ny New York City History Rare 1st Edition 1840

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VERY SCARCE, ORIGINAL 1840 FIRST EDITION OF: "AN HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD." This important 19th century treatise was written by J. T. Bailey and published by author [at Brooklyn]. Informative work provides a compelling history of Brooklyn, New York and its surrounding environs. Gabriel Furman's "Notes Geographical and Historical, relating to the Town of Brooklyn" (1824) is considered the first separately printed history of Brooklyn, and the present treatise is considered the first such work encompassing the "City of Brooklyn" [and its surrounding environs "including the village of Williamsburgh, and the towns of Bushwick, Flatbush, Flatlands, New Utrecht, and Gravesend."] Also included is "an interesting account of the Battle of Long Island. With a Plan". This is a particulary rare first edition of this historically significant work.

Brooklyn [named after the Dutch town Breukelen] is one of New York City's five boroughs. An independent city until its consolidation with New York in 1898, Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough, with about 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. Remarkably, if the borough were a separate city, it would be the fourth-largest city in the United States. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State, and the second most densely populated county in the United States, following New York County [Manhattan]. Though a part of New York City, Brooklyn maintains a distinct culture, independent art scene, and unique architectural heritage. Many Brooklyn neighborhoods remain ethnic enclaves where particular ethnic groups and cultures predominate.

Brooklyn is home to a rich variety of ennicities including a large African-American community. Bedford Stuyvesant is home to one of the most famous African-American communities in the city. It is a hub for African-American culture, often referenced in hip hop and African-American arts. Brooklyn's African-American and Caribbean communities are spread throughout much of Brooklyn. Brooklyn is also home to many Russians, who are mainly concentrated in community of Brighton Beach [and surrounding communities]. Brighton Beach features many Russian businesses and because of the large Russian community, it has been nicknamed "Little Odessa." Bushwick is largest of hub of Brooklyn's Hispanic-American community. With around 80% of Bushwick's population being Hispanic, it is a Hispanic cultural stronghold in New York City. Many businesses in the neighborhood reflect Bushwick's strong Hispanic presence.

Italian-Americans are mainly concentrated in the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst, where there are many Italian restaurants and pizzerias. Chinese-Americans are scattered throughout Brooklyn, but largely concentrated in Sunset Park, which is known for Chinese culture. Many Chinese restaurants can be found throughout Sunset Park, and the area hosts a popular Chinese New Year celebration. Orthodox and Hasidic Jews are largely concentrated in Borough Park, where there are many yeshivas, synagogues, and kosher delicatessens, as well as other Jewish businesses. Brooklyn's Irish can be found throughout Brooklyn, in low to moderate concentrations in the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, and Vinegar Hill. Brooklyn's Polish are largely concentrated in Greenpoint, which is home to Little Poland.

Williamsburg is a densely neighborhood bordering Greenpoint, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick. It is home to a thriving art community and is largely associated with one of its main thoroughfares: Metropolitan and Bedford Avenue. Many ethnic groups have enclaves within Williamsburg, including Germans, Hasidic Jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans. The neighborhood is also a magnet for young people moving to the city, and is an influential hub for indie rock. Williamsburg is viewed as both a haven for established immigrant families and as an area of artists and hipsters. The sometimes-clashing definitions have been highlighted by a growing population and rapid development of housing and retail that is changing the look and feel of the neighborhood.

Condition: Rare book remains in good condition [see images]. Volume bound in original pictorial wraps; moderate cover wear with some spine and edge chipping, a few dog eared corners, minor edge tear to folding map, scattered foxing, toning, generally clean internally. All in all, this desirable treatise remains very presentable. Volume numbers 72 pages with folding map; and measures approx 7.25" tall x 4.75" wide x .25 thick. Quite a find and a very worthy acquisition indeed.

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