Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age / Eric Homberger.

Author/creator Homberger, Eric
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2002.
Descriptionxiv, 330 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
Subjects
Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn, 1830-1908.
Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn, 1830-1908.
Aristocracy (Social class)--New York (State). --New York. --History. --19th century.
Rich people--New York (State). --New York. --Social life and customs. --19th century.
Rich people--New York (State). --New York. --Biography.
Wealth--Social aspects. --New York (State). --New York. --History. --19th century.
New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs. --19th century.
New York (N.Y.)--History. --1865-1898.
New York (N.Y.)--Biography.
New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs. --19th century.
New York (N.Y.)--History. --1865-1868.

Contents Looking at aristocracy -- The art of social climbing -- Aristocratic neighborhoods -- Going to the ball -- Ward McAllister -- Being Mrs. Astor.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-320) and index.
LCCN 2002002034
ISBN0300095015

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F128.47 .H69 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold