Publisher's Synopsis
New York in Bondage is a gripping account of the New York City Draft Riots of 1863, during the Civil War, from the perspective of contemporary journalist John Drake Townsend. Townsend recorded eyewitness accounts, speeches by notable figures, and details about the violence and destruction that engulfed the city for five days in July 1863. This book sheds light on a dark time in American history and provides valuable historical context for understanding present-day racial tensions and civil unrest.
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