The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide (Second Edition)

Sharon Seitz; Stuart Miller

ISBN 10: 0881505021 / ISBN 13: 9780881505023

Published by Countryman Press, 2001

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0881505021I3N00

Synopsis:

Experience a New York City most tourists, and even most natives, never see. Within the city's boundaries are dozens of islands - some famous, like Ellis, some infamous, like Rikers, and others forgotten, like North Brother. While the spotlight often falls on the museums trends, and restaurants of Manhattan, the city's "other" islands, each with its own personality, offer the day-tripper everything from nature trails to military garrisons to sailing excursions. This detailed guide to and comprehensive history of 40 islands tells their coluorful, often lurid stories, providing a sense of how New York City's politics, population and landscape have evolved over the last three-and-a-half centuries. This updated second edition features new information on Governor's and Ellis Islands and is full of off-beat stories and little-known facts and legends.

Review: This is definitely a book I want for my shelf.--Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York State

This is definitely a book I want for my shelf. --Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York State"

An encyclopedia of the archipelago that is New York.

Only occasionally does something new come along that I deem an important work. This book falls into this category.

A book that explores, in depth, those parts of New York City almost always left out of the usual books.

Rescues for readers the history and legend that lie in the soil or rock of these oft-forgotten strands.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Other Islands of New York City: A ...
Publisher: Countryman Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition