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Books About the Great NYC Borough of the Bronx
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items Read up on the past and present history of the Bronx. Read how the Bronx rose from the arsons of the 1970s to becoming an all-American city.
A resort community once known as a playground for the wealthy, City Island rose to fame as a leader in boat manufacturing and gained international recognition for the victorious yachts it produced for the America's Cup races.
City Island and Orchard Beach
Never-before-seen photographs document the history of the diverse communities of the East Bronx.
East Bronx: East of the Bronx River
Vintage photographs explore the rich history and the wonderful neighborhoods of Northwest Bronx and it's legacy of well-known denizens.
Northwest Bronx
Churches, schools, ballparks, old neighborhood streets and more all come back to life in the pages of South Bronx.
South Bronx
Book tells Co-op City's story from the perspectives of those who built it and of the ordinary people who made their homes in this monument to imperfect liberal ideals of economic and social justice.
Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York
The Bronx River is a 24-mile urban waterway flowing from Westchester County to the East River. Its history spans from a vital Native American resource and early industrial mill site to a heavily polluted dumping ground, followed by a remarkable, comm...
The Bronx River: An Environmental & Social History
Cultural history that deconstructs myths of the South Bronx as a symbol of urban decay, using art, literature, film, and photography to reveal the complex reality of the borough beyond narratives of ruin and renaissance.
Urban Legends: The South Bronx in Representation and Ruin
Non-fiction book that chronicles the South Bronx's transformation from 1970s urban decay to community revival, focusing on grassroots activism, affordable housing, and social services.
South Bronx Battles: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Renewal
Compelling history of the great borough of the Bronx, as told by the CEO of the Bronx Historical Society.
The Bronx
A history of the New York City borough, detailing its transformation from a "wonder borough" for immigrants to a symbol of urban decay in the 1960s and 70s, and its subsequent revitalization.
The Bronx
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the Bronx, featuring maps, photos, history, and walking tours based on the author's extensive block-by-block walks.
The Bronx Nobody Knows: An Urban Walking Guide
A guidebook to the Bronx featuring detailed maps, walking tours, and information on attractions like the Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, and historic sites.
The Bronx: The Ultimate Guide to New York City's Beautiful Borough
Book serves as a comprehensive, affectionate, and detailed history of the Bronx, exploring its rich past and present through the author's extensive walks and research.
Paradise in the Bronx: A New Perspective on Urban Life by Ian Frazier
Chronicles the tumultuous year of 1977 in New York City, weaving together major events like the "Son of Sam" murders, a citywide blackout, and the mayoral race between Ed Koch and Mario Cuomo with the drama surrounding the New York Yankees.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City
The explosive account of the arson wave that hit the Bronx and other American cities in the 1970s - and its legacy today.
Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City