History of The New York Times, 1851-1921
'History of The New York Times, 1851-1921' Summary
Elmer Davis's history of The New York Times is a detailed and lively account of the newspaper's first seventy years. Davis, a three-time Peabody Award winner, provides a wealth of information about the paper's founding, its role in exposing and bringing down the corrupt Boss Tweed, its near-failure and subsequent resurrection under the leadership of Adolph Ochs, and its rise to dominance in the newspaper industry. Davis also explores the influence of technology on newsgathering and reveals the surprising role The Times played in some of the major technological advances of the era.Book Details
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