The Story of the Sun: New York, 1833-1918

"The Story of the Sun: New York, 1833-1918" by Frank Michael O'Brien is the historical tale of The Sun newspaper, which began as a penny paper in New York City. The book tells about the paper's growth and its big impact on how journalism changed in America for many years. The story starts with Benjamin H. Day, a young printer, creating The Sun during tough times in the 1830s. The book shows Day working hard to make his paper unique and different from the pricier newspapers that were full of political opinions. With not much money but a clear idea, Day made The Sun focus on interesting stories about people and news happening nearby. He wanted to grab the attention of the increasing number of readers in the city. His persistence and clear understanding of the needs of the common reader became the foundation for The Sun's success, and the starting point for a new age in journalism.