The Flash Press: Sporting Male Weeklies in 1840s New York (Historical Studies of Urban America)
by Patricia Cline Cohen, Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, Timothy J. Gilfoyle, American Antiquarian Society
The Flash Press offers a detailed examination of the sporting male weeklies that defined 1840s New York, revealing the city's dynamic urban culture. Drawing on historical archives, it explores how these publications captured the spirit of male entertainment and social change in antebellum America. A key contribution to urban history studies.
About This Book
The Flash Press delves into the phenomenon of sporting male weeklies that flourished in 1840s New York, offering a window into the city's evolving urban landscape.
Authored by Patricia Cline Cohen, Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, Timothy J. Gilfoyle, and in association with the American Antiquarian Society, the book examines these publications as part of broader historical studies of urban America.
It highlights the cultural and social dynamics of the period, focusing on the role of print media in shaping male leisure and public discourse.
Through meticulous research, the work provides insights into the intersections of journalism, gender, and city life during a pivotal decade.
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