When giants ruled

the long version

"When Giants Ruled tells one of the greatest stories in the history of newspapers: the remarkable days of New York City's Park Row, when it was America's outstanding newspaper address. This narrative history encompasses much of the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, showing the evolution of the daily newspaper to what it is today.". "Romance, tragedy, and humor blend effectively in this account of the men who brought personal journalism to its inimitable peak. Innovative editors, scamps, and saints, and their contributions and the milieu in which they operated, are included. The book highlights the circulation wars, crusades, and stunts of the mass-appealing publications."--BOOK JACKET.