By Natasha Tabori Fried, 351 Pages, Rare Hardcover This book is packed with the history of various aspects of the Empire State, from immigration issues to the mafia, as well as representative cooking recipes, songs, poems, and literature, and facts that will surprise even the most "jaded" New Yorkers. Featuring famous New Yorkers, books and movies set in New York, the Hudson River, historical moments, skyscrapers, sports, etc. Beautiful illustrations, stories, for a souvenir of a trip to New York, for memories... Good condition. However, as this is a used item, please understand and purchase accordingly.