Guide to Rockaway Beach, with Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes from New York and Brooklyn, by Rail and Water: With a Complete History ... Also, an Illustration of the New Rock - Couverture souple

Clair, Augustus St.

9781332886739: Guide to Rockaway Beach, with Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes from New York and Brooklyn, by Rail and Water: With a Complete History ... Also, an Illustration of the New Rock

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332886736
ISBN 13: 9781332886739
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Nombre de pages: 50
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Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes

Augustus St. Clair

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ISBN 10 : 1332886736 ISBN 13 : 9781332886739

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning seaside resort scene of late 19th-century America, specifically focusing on the transformation of Rockaway Beach, Long Island, from a desolate stretch of sand into a bustling summer destination. The author takes the reader on a tour of this developing resort, highlighting the construction of new hotels, the arrival of railroads and steamboats, and the growing popularity of the beach for bathing and entertainment. We see the emergence of lavish hotels like the colossal Rockaway Beach Hotel, and learn about the innovative iron pier, a marvel of engineering that extends far out into the ocean. The book delves into the allure of seaside vacations, examining the societal shift towards the sea as a place for leisure and recreation. The author captures the eraâ� �s fascination with the restorative power of the ocean air and the thrill of seaside amusements. Through detailed descriptions of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the book provides a rich historical account of Rockaway Beach, revealing the dynamism of a rapidly evolving American landscape. This book offers a unique window into the social and cultural forces that shaped the development of the American seaside resort, revealing the allure of the ocean and the changing tastes of a nation seeking escape and excitement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332886739_0

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