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When Beth, a ten‑year‑old girl, accompanies her mother and father on a journey to New York City before the Civil War, she encounters the vibrant streets, bustling commerce, and complex social dynamics of the period. Together with her family, she learns about the city’s history, culture, and everyday life in a time of great change.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Susan Beth Pfeffer
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