This classic works, written by Charles Hanson Towne, is an account of
Towne life and adventures of living in New York. New York may rob us of
our strength; but likewise she adds immeasurably to the glory and wonder
of life. And I, as one of her million of children, am grateful to her
for all that she has given me of love and friendship and good hard work
This book was originally published in 1931 and is republished here with
a new introductory biography of the author.