The book "The Knickerbocker, or New York Monthly, May 1844. Volume 23, Number 5" is a historical document, which is positioned as a magazine of socio-cultural direction. In this edition you will find many interesting materials about life in New York in late 1844. The authors are diverse, so readers will have the opportunity to learn about different approaches to writing and interesting views of the time. In particular, this edition contains short stories, poems, literary reviews and scientific articles. "The Knickerbocker, or New York Monthly" reflects the atmosphere of the era and allows the reader to plunge into the world of the XIX century, to feel its spirit and peculiarities. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New York City and the United States as a whole.