Download or read book The Big Onion Guide to New York City written by Seth I. Kamil and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before it was dubbed the Big Apple, New York City was called the Big Onion. Whether you're a visitor or a native New Yorker, you will appreciate this witty, informative walking guide to New York City. Big Onion's award-winning tours blend social and cultural history with the evolution of different ethnic and cultural communities. Book jacket.