Summary of Prudence Peiffer's The Slip, EPUB eBook

Summary of Prudence Peiffer's The Slip EPUB

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Get the Summary of Prudence Peiffer's The Slip in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Slip" chronicles the evolution of New York City's Coenties Slip and its transformation into a hub for artists and seafarers. The narrative begins with the arrival of the Lenape and Dutch settlers, leading to the development of Manhattan and the bustling Coenties Slip. The Seamen's Church Institute provided sanctuary for sailors, while the area's maritime spirit was captured by writers like Melville and Whitman. The 20th century saw the Slip become a haven for artists like Oscar Williams, Gene Derwood, Fred Mitchell, Ellsworth Kelly, and Jack Youngerman, who were drawn to its unique environment. Kelly's art was influenced by his love of birdwatching and wartime camouflage experiences, while Youngerman and Seyrig's lives at the Slip were marked by resourcefulness and creativity...

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