Financial Expert Chucks It All For First Love

New travel guide to Lower Manhattan spurred by 9/11.

(PRWEB) April 17, 2004 --Hillary Davis, author of the critically acclaimed book about the securities industry, A Million A Minute: Inside the Mega Money High Tech World of Traders (HarperBusiness) - praised in a half page review in the Financial Times of London as an excellent book" - threw it all in to pursue her first love, that of the history and lore of Lower Manhattan.

Over a period of three years she did extensive research both on foot and in the New York Historical Society Library tracking down interesting facts, dining in great restaurants, and visiting every store and museum to obtain an in-depth knowledge of the area. She also moved to Battery Park City from London where she had been an investment banker at Baring Brothers in order to immerse herself in the experience of living in the area. The result is her just released book, Follow Me! Guide to Lower Manhattan (Follow Me! Guides; April 1, 2004; $18.95).

I could see the Statue of Liberty at night from my bedroom window, and with the breeze drifting in over me from the sea I fell in love again."

That love began as a child, when her father would bring her family to Lower Manhattans old Washington Market for fresh produce and baked goods, then take them to local restaurants in Chinatown and Little Italy.

While volunteering for Michael Bloombergs mayoral campaign she witnessed 9/11. That pivotal event confirmed her resolve to complete her guide to celebrate the historical significance and vibrancy of one of the most interesting places in the world to explore.

This is what visitors yearn to see. They unpack their bags and head downtown to see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, the South Street Seaport, Ground Zero, Little Italy, Tribeca,....and so much more. The area has a special draw and meaning to a lot of the world."

Regis Philbin, television host, read the guide and gave it its ultimate review when he wrote, No one has explored Lower Manhattan like Hillary Davis. Its all here for you to experience and enjoy. Even if you lived there all your life, you really dont know this place till you read this book."

From an historical perspective, Davis enthusiastically adds, This is the oldest part of New York. It was the nations first capitol. It is where George Washington was inaugurated as first President of the United States and where he and his small group of freedom fighters gathered in the streets and small attic offices to conceive of and create a new nation, one built on freedom."

She adds, As for today, Lower Manhattan has some of the best restaurants in the city, great shopping and sightseeing......well, as you can see, it claimed my heart long ago."

Praise for FOLLOW ME! GUIDE TO LOWER MANHATTAN

Hillary Davis has written an engaging, heartfelt and authoritative guide that captures the true essence of Lower Manhattan. She brings this vital area of the city to life. Youll be entertained and inspired, and most importantly - knowledgeable when you come to visit." - Drew Nieporent, Restaurateur: Nobu, Tribeca Grill, Layla...

Having lived in the place myself some years ago, I assure you that Hillary Davis tells everything that needs to be known about Lower Manhattan." • P. J. ORourke, Best Selling Author: Modern Manners, Holidays in Hell, The Bachelor Home Companion, Eat The Rich.....

Hillary Davis book, Follow Me! Guide to Lower Manhattan (the soul of New York)....tells us in 1625 four Dutch West India ships named the Mackerel, the Horse, the Sheep, the Cow, sailed into New York Harbor. Hollanders found it hilly, thick with forestry. A year later Peter Minuit bought all 14,000 Manhattan acres from the local Indians." • Cindy Adams, Columnist, New York Post

Shes given us plenty to drool over in her restaurant recommendations too. Lower Manhattan is bigger than you think, so having her walking tours will be a great help....A great reference book for anyone wanting to squeeze as much as they can out of their travels." • Adrienne Petterson, Books In Review

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Hillary Davis, a former fund manager at Baring Brothers in London, now lives and breathes Lower Manhattan as the author of her just released Follow Me! Guide to Lower Manhattan. She has a degree in Economics from Columbia University in New York, and a Master of Philosophy in
International Relations from Cambridge University in England. She regularly writes and does commentary about food, travel, the financial markets, and Lower Manhattan for regional, national and international
publications, and has appeared on numerous television and radio interviews including Bloomberg Business News, B Sky B Television (London), CNBC European Money Wheel and BBC Radio.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
TITLE: FOLLOW ME! GUIDE TO LOWER MANHATTAN
AUTHOR: Hillary Davis
PUB. DATE: April 1, 2004
ISBN#" 0-9660181-6-8
PRICE: $18.95
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