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Author: Shoshanna McCollum Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 0738591335 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 130
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Fire Island is a string of communities and parks, gay and straight bars, boats and bridges, beach umbrellas and bungalows--all bound together by the pristine white sand of the island's beach. This 32-mile-long barrier island off the coast of Long Island has been defined by legendary shipwrecks and heroic lifesaving in the 19th century, but also kindled by menacing storms and a web of sociological intrigue as an upwardly mobile American middle class sought out vacation homes and coastal recreation during the 20th century. From cholera protests at the Surf Hotel in 1892 to a grassroots campaign to prevent a highway that ultimately established Fire Island National Seashore in 1964, Fire Island's history is a grand melodrama that has caught world attention.
Author: Shoshanna McCollum Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 0738591335 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Fire Island is a string of communities and parks, gay and straight bars, boats and bridges, beach umbrellas and bungalows--all bound together by the pristine white sand of the island's beach. This 32-mile-long barrier island off the coast of Long Island has been defined by legendary shipwrecks and heroic lifesaving in the 19th century, but also kindled by menacing storms and a web of sociological intrigue as an upwardly mobile American middle class sought out vacation homes and coastal recreation during the 20th century. From cholera protests at the Surf Hotel in 1892 to a grassroots campaign to prevent a highway that ultimately established Fire Island National Seashore in 1964, Fire Island's history is a grand melodrama that has caught world attention.
Author: Esther Newton Publisher: Duke University Press ISBN: 0822377217 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 417
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First published in 1993, the award-winning Cherry Grove, Fire Island tells the story of the extraordinary gay and lesbian resort community near New York City. This new paperback edition includes a new preface by the author.
Author: Christopher Verga Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1467140341 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 1
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Describes the Fire Island community members' fight for federal government protection of their land against exploitation by New York public official Robert Moses.
Author: Amber Share Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593185552 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 225
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**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
Author: Jack Whitehouse Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 9781596298590 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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Fire Island is arguably the most famous and picturesque seashore in America, and its natural beauty is only eclipsed by the fascinating stories in its past. The deeds of heroes and scoundrels, daring and dastardly, have left an indelible mark on the region's history. Search for Captain Kidd's treasure, buried somewhere on Fire Island, and uncover the truth behind the legend of pirate Jeremiah Smith. Try to solve the mystery at Old Inlet, discover Herman Melville's inspiration for Moby Dick and commemorate the bravery of the officers and men of the Splinter Fleet. These are only a few of the incredible stories of some of Long Island's most memorable characters, compiled here by local author Jack Whitehouse. Book jacket.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks Publisher: ISBN: Category : Fire Island National Seashore (N.Y.) Languages : en Pages : 182
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Modern society is ill. Many people sit in their work cubicle, in jobs that are stressful and unfulfilling. With a boss they don't like. With a mortgage they cannot afford. With relationships that aren't all they could be. With a work-life balance that's all work and no life. It's no wonder there's a stress and depression epidemic in the Western world. Many people have simply lost themselves. Is this you? If so, life doesn't have to be like this. You can choose to live life in a different way. Most people will say that they want more than anything to be themselves and to make a difference. This book is about how to be true to yourself in a society that more than ever pushes us to disguise who we are, so we end up pretending to be who we're not. How can I find a way to be myself? Join Mark Eyre to find your own real me, and along the way, pick up some practical strategies and approaches to help you express who you really are. It's time to join the journey of a lifetime, and in the words of George Eliot, to "be who you might have been."
Author: Vivian Farrell Publisher: ISBN: 9780965752473 Category : Languages : en Pages : 64
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Relates the story, based in fact, of how a young boy's move to Fire Island, where his father is a National Park Service Ranger, is strategic in the restoring to service of the island's crumbling old lighthouse.
Author: Shoshanna McCollum
Author: Shoshanna McCollum
Author: Lee E. Koppelman
Author: Esther Newton
Author: Christopher Verga
Author: Amber Share
Author: Jack Whitehouse
Author: Carole L. Perrault
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks
Author: United States. National Park Service
Author: Vivian Farrell