City of God: A Novel of Passion and Wonder in Old New York (original 2008; edition 2009)

by Beverly Swerling (Author)

Series: New York City (3)

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Title:	City of God: A Novel of Passion and Wonder in Old New York
Authors:	Beverly Swerling (Author)
Info:	Simon & Schuster (2009), Paperback, 544 pages
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City of God: A Novel of Passion and Wonder in Old New York by Beverly Swerling (2008)

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New York City (3)

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2008

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New York's first Jewish lawyer battles such challenges as corrupt Tammany politicians, evangelical preachers, and opium-smoking doctors in the years prior to the Civil War.

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