Long Island [Hardcover]

Bernie Bookbinder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998

A 2nd Edition of the history of Long Island, New York, it begins with the geological formation and updates to the present day. Illustrated with photographs, paintings, drawings, documents and maps.

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Amazon.com Review

There is, as Bernie Bookbinder amiably reports, much more to this storied dart of land piercing the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New York than ducks, potatoes, the Great Gatsby estates, and the swells who swell the Hampton resort communities in season. They're all here, of course, but so is the island's startling (and beautifully photographed) geology and topography, its Indian past, its early colonization by the Dutch and the English, its occupation during the American Revolution, its vibrant seafaring tradition, its famed--and at times, infamous--railroad, its parkways and expressways, its golf courses and beaches, its laboratories and factories, its suburban sprawl, and its cultural contributions from Walt Whitman to Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Joel. Lavishly illustrated with current and archival photos, drawings and paintings, this eminently readable and appealing volume serves as both a history and tribute to a physicality wracked by identity crisis; while Long Island may make up half of New York City, in many senses, it couldn't be farther removed. It's that continuing dichotomy that makes the place so interesting. --Jeff Silverman

Review

These pages will transport you to that Gatsby heartland--a world of garden parties, fireworks, swing bands and champagne glasses. -- The Wall Street Journal, Erica Schacter

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Upd Sub edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810942550
• ISBN-13: 978-0810942554
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,366,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough examination., May 20, 2007

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C. Harrison "C. Harrison" (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long Island (Hardcover)

This was perhaps even more informative than I expected. The photos and additional drawings were perfect and beautiful. I enjoyed the glimpses into what sets Long Island apart from other parts of New York City as far as culture and identity. Makes me want to visit again and again. I had bought this book for research purposes on its Native American past and wasn't disappointed to find a wealth of other information, interesting facts, and ideas for places to experience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, interesting & informative!!!, April 21, 2011

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This review is from: Long Island: People and Places, Past and Present (Hardcover)

I thoroughly enjoy learning about an island on whih I have lived most of my life. I like the pictures and insight on oyur history.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Long Island Book, February 6, 2010

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This review is from: Long Island (Hardcover)

This was a gift to some friends who moved to Long Island and are originally from Sweden and France. They told us they liked this book as a reference to there new home.