The Union League Club: 1863-2013
by John Rousmaniere
Made exclusively for the Union League Club and its members, this book reveals the fascinating story of the Union League Club's first 150 years and the people who played vital roles in it.
Contributions by members and staff combined with striking images of the Club's collections bring the account to life, and thus the distinguished Clubhouse has been immortalized.
About the Author
John Rousmaniere's many books include histories of the Davis Polk & Wardwell law firm, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, the New York Yacht Club, the Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, the Piping Rock Club, and other organizations, as well as histories and technical books on maritime subjects, including After the Storm, Fastnet, Force 10, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, and In a Class by Herself: The Yawl "Bolero" and the Passion for Craftsmanship. He is a contributor to The Encyclopedia of New York City and The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History. A graduate of Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary, he taught American history at West Point during his Army duty. He lives in Manhattan and is a member of the New York Yacht Club and the Century Association.
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