Time and Again

There are various books by different authors with this title—such as [b:Time and Again 40224330 Time and Again Clifford D. Simak https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1527468765l/40224330.SY75.jpg 342347].This book gives us an affectionate and nostalgic look at New York in 1882; the author seems to have researched the period thoroughly, and conjures up the atmosphere quite well. The edition that I have includes a number of old photographs.The hero travels back in time in any unusual way (no time machine is involved) as part of an experiment sponsored by the American government; and to investigate a mystery. It's a crime story and a love story, a historical romance with elements of science fiction.Both the good and the bad aspects of life in 1882 are described; but the author clearly prefers the past.Not a literary masterpiece, but it's an unusual book that you may find worth reading. I've read it only once; but I give it three stars because I may yet read it again someday.