{"title":"Robert Pigott","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Robert Pigott. Known for his incisive analysis and captivating storytelling, Robert Pigott is a distinguished author whose writings focus on \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e. His works offer readers a journey through time, unveiling the complexities and realities of historical events with precision and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Pigott's notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eDestination City\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling book that delves deep into the intricacies of urban development and its historical significance. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader looking to understand the forces that shape our cities, Pigott's books provide valuable insights and thought-provoking narratives, making history accessible and engaging for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating worlds created by Robert Pigott and discover the profound impact of historical events on the modern world. With his meticulous research and engaging prose, Pigott's books are a must-read for anyone looking to expand their understanding of history and its military dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"destination-city-by-robert-pigott-9780231216470","title":"Destination City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeon Trotsky was living in The Bronx with his common-law wife and two children when the Russian Revolution broke out. President Woodrow Wilson and his successor, Warren G. Harding, had little in common—except both came to New York City to indulge in extramarital affairs. Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart were roommates for two years in the 1930s, sharing a Manhattan apartment dubbed \"Casa Gangrene.\" Simone de Beauvoir smoked her first joint at the Plaza Hotel in 1947. While living in Brighton Beach, Woody Guthrie wrote a song about his bigoted landlord, \"Old Man Trump\"—Donald's father. The thirteen-year-old Lee Harvey Oswald was a menace to his Bronx neighbours, once firing a BB gun at their windows. Greta Garbo had a fear of dentists' offices and found a practitioner who would examine her at a bench on Central Park West. Barack Obama spent his first night in Manhattan \"curled up in an alley-way\" on West 109th Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTelling these tales and many others, \u003cem\u003eDestination City\u003c\/em\u003e presents the surprising stories of historical figures who are not usually associated with New York City but spent key parts of their lives there. Vignettes recount incidents in the lives of hundreds of notable people—writers, artists, actors, scientists, activists, politicians, revolutionaries, and more. Some were greeted with ticker-tape parades; others came to the city penniless. Some fell in love with the city; others despised it. But all were marked in some way by their time in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Pigott's writing captures the fabric of a bygone city, bringing to life the colourful world these figures inhabited. Charming and wry, this book is for all readers interested in an unconventional angle on New York City past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000590614764,"sku":"9780231216470","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8221403482270.jpg?v=1763287743"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/robert-pigott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}