This collection of poetry and prose is a beautiful tribute to the city of New York. Edmund Clarence Stedman's lyrical verse captures the essence of the city at the turn of the twentieth century, while his letter to a friend provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary scene of the time. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.