I just finished reading a book called "Stranded: A Story of New York in 1875" by Peter Burchard, a native of New York. The book is historical fiction,was published in 1967, and is available from Barnes & Nobles in the Out of Print books for anywhere from $6 to $40. Not sure why the difference in price... maybe has something to do with the condition of the book. I got a copy for $10 that was an old copy from a library. Had no trouble reading it. I enjoyed the book very much and would recommend it to anyone with ties to the 4th Ward. The book revolves around a young Scottish Sailor named Gavin McInness arriving in NY in 1875. The boat he is on is to stay in NY for only one night, leaving early the next morning. Gavin goes out for look around NY the evening before leaving, gets in a bit of a brawl, and ends up missing his ship. Gavin stays in NY and spends the rest of the book living in the 4th Ward area. I especially liked the books description of South Street and the warf area, the cellar life some immigrants had to suffer, and the gang tensions that existed at that time. Don McGovern Researching McGovern, Roosevelt Street, 4th Ward, Manhattan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com