Hardcover. NY, A. A. Wyn, 1st, 1953, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, Hardcover in a lightly worn dust jacket, 181 pages. Autobiographical story of young Manuel, growing up near his grandfather's cigar store (complete with wooden Indian) on the corner of 50th St. & Third Ave. The years from 1890- 1910 included The Boxer Rebellion, Boer War, airplanes, cars, movies & other world-changing inventions. A fascinating book about the enchanted island of Manhattan for all ages. The author has written many adult books, and was the first editor of The Mobern Library. Clean copy.