Peconic Bay: Four Centuries of History on Long Islands North and South Forks - Couverture souple

Weigold, Marilyn E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0815609426 ISBN 13 : 9780815609421

Editeur : Syracuse University Press, 2019

Synopsis

<p>Bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north by Long Island Sound, the Peconic Bay region, including the North and South Forks, has only recently been recognized for its environmental and economic significance. The story of the waterway and its contiguous land masses is one of farmers and fishermen, sailing vessels and submarines, wealthy elite residents, and award winning vineyards. </p><p><i>Peconic Bay</i> examines the past 400 years of the region’s history, tracing the growth of the fishing industry, the rise of tourism, and the impact of a military presence in the wake of September 11. Weigold introduces readers to the people of Peconic Bay’s colorful history—from Albert Einstein and Captain Kidd, to Clara Barton and Kofi Annan—as well as to the residents who have struggled, and continue to struggle, over the well-being of their community and their estuarine connection to the planet. Throughout, Weigold brings to life the region’s rich sense of place and shines a light on its unique role in our nation’s history.</p>

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

<b>Marilyn E. Weigold</b> is professor of history, University Historian, and assistant chair of the Department of Economics, History and Political Science at Pace University. A specialist in regional and environmental history, she is the author of <i>Long Island Sound: Its People, Places and Environment</i>.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Syracuse University Press
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0815609426
• ISBN 13: 9780815609421
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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