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Description. The majority of the picture is dominated by a tall, wide New York City skyscraper that appears to be an office building. The architecture is characterized by a setback or ziggurat approach, with a step-like recession in the profile of the building and a reduction in the building’s area as it reaches upwards.
Object Details author Daughan, George C. Contents George III declares war on America -- The importance of New York -- The great Hudson River illusion -- HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose provide a lesson -- Attack delayed -- The Battle of Brooklyn -- A masterful retreat -- The Howes take New York City -- Washington evacuates Manhattan -- Race for the Delaware -- Redemption at Trenton -- Depraved ...
