1865 New York City Kid - Paperbackby Mikel D. Sr. Noles (Author) Set in the year 1865, as the Civil War draws to a close, 1865 New York City Kid follows the story of 16 year old Daniel Kelly. Born and raised in the slums of New York City, Daniel, known as 'Kid' among his friends, yearns for something beyond the monotonous life he's known. Working for the New York Tribune, like his late father before him, Daniel finds himself disillusioned, especially after a much anticipated promotion