Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1332886736 / 9781332886739

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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 eraââ â¢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.…

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Title
Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes
Author
Augustus St. Clair
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1332886736
ISBN 13
9781332886739
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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