Little Old New York

'Little Old New York' is a charming historical romance set against the bustling backdrop of early 19th-century Manhattan. Written by the celebrated playwright Rida Johnson Young, the story captures the spirit of a city on the brink of transformation. The narrative follows the spirited Patricia O’Day, who arrives from Ireland and finds herself navigating the complexities of New York society and law. To secure a significant family inheritance, Patricia must masquerade as her late brother, leading to a series of comedic and poignant complications.The work provides a vivid glimpse into the Federal era, featuring appearances by prominent historical figures such as the inventor Robert Fulton and the tycoon John Jacob Astor. As the race to launch the first successful steamboat unfolds, the story balances high-stakes ambition with a tender romantic subplot. 'Little Old New York' is both a nostalgic tribute to the city’s formative years and a classic tale of identity and perseverance. It remains a significant piece of early 20th-century American storytelling, reflecting the era’s fascination with its own historical development and the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.