The reminiscences of William A. Prendergast
Our rough guess is there are 252,250 words in this book.
At a pace averaging 250 words per minute, this book will take 16 hours and 49 minutes to read. With a half hour per day, this will take 34 days to read.
How long will it take you?
This book will take an estimated to read at a reading speed averaging words per minute. With 30 minutes per day, this will take to read.
Enter your reading speedYou can take one of our WPM reading speed tests to find your reading speed.
Create a free account to track your reading progress, build your reading list, and set reading goals.
Publication
1951 - Prendergast, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
252,250 words, Guess
Page Count
1,009 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL58635152M
- OCLC Control Number1030783325
- OCLC Control Number3250244
Classifications
- LCCE740.5 .C6 pt.1 no.147
Alternate Titles
- Prendergast, Wm. A.
Description
Banker, politician. Topics include: Childhood on the East Side, New York City; business and finance; National Association of Credit Men, 1899-1905; national bankruptcy act, 1906; interest in politics, lecturing; New York City finances; the Office of Comptroller, 1909; New York State and City politics; Board of Estimate and Apportionment; Gaynor Charter; Progressive Party; 1912 Republican National Convention; new subway system, 1913; Mayor William Gaynor and New York City finances; Municipal Reference Library; New York State Constitutional Convention, 1915; Gary plan, 1915; legislative investigations, World War I, 1915-16; West Side improvement plan; "land deals," 1917; retrospections; impressions of prominent New Yorkers, including Theodore Roosevelt, Bainbridge Colby, Herbert Parsons, Henry L. Stimson.
Subjects
Places
People
Series Statement
- N.Y.T.O.H.P. [i.e. New York times oral history program -- [1]
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet for this book.
Be the first to share your thoughts!