Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Portraits of America: Ellis Island: The Museum of the City of New York

Portraits of America
Portraits of America: Ellis Island: The Museum of the City of New York
John S. Berman (Author)

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Called both the "Island of Hope" and "Island of Tears," Ellis Island has a history as rich and surprising as that of the immigrants who passed through its doors. Between 1892 and 1954, it was the first stop for some 12 million immigrants coming to America, a tiny speck of land in New York Harbor that served as their gateway to new lives in a strange new world. Their experiences are put into vivid historical context, highlighted with riveting firsthand accounts and vintage photographs that eloquently capture their hope and heartbreak. In addition, you'll read accounts of the hardworking officials manning the station and the reformers who strove to salvage the immigrants' humanity on their journey through the Golden Door.

  • Rank: #302981 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-03-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780760738887
  • Condition: Used - Very Good
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Outer Lands: A Natural History Guide to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Long Island

The Outer Lands
The Outer Lands: A Natural History Guide to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Long Island
Dorothy Sterling (Author), Winifred Lubell (Illustrator), Robert Finch (Foreword)
5.0 out of 5 stars(4)

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Long Island

Did you know that horseshoe crabs have been around for 200 million years? That mussels "spin" long anchor lines and climb steep slopes with them? Do you know what a "Beetlebung" tree is?

This is all part of Dorothy Sterling's fascinating description of The Outer Lands, and the plants and animals that inhabit this peninsula and chain of islands along our New England coast.

  • Rank: #718027 in Books
  • Published on: 1992-06-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.25" h x .63" w x 6.14" l, .81 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 200 pages

Friday, June 14, 2013

Fly Fishing Long Island: A Comprehensive Guide to Freshwater & Saltwater Angling (Countryman Guide)

Fly Fishing Long Island
Fly Fishing Long Island: A Comprehensive Guide to Freshwater & Saltwater Angling (Countryman Guide)
Angelo Peluso (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

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Long Island

The fertile waters of Long Island Sound defines the character and scope of the Island's angling potential.

Long Island—the Montauk area in particular—has been discovered as a world-renowned saltwater fly fishing destination. The fall runs of striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore draw anglers from far and near. The island also has world-class freshwater fisheries with such exotic opportunities as sea-run brown and rainbow trout. Bass and panfish abound in lakes and ponds. Yet, until now no one has done a comprehensive guide to the amazing fly fishing opportunities Long Island has to offer. Peluso will tell you everything you need to know from where to go to how to catch the big one.

  • Rank: #222609 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-05-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .67" h x 6.06" w x 8.96" l, .92 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Where to Go and What to Do on Long Island

Where to
Where to Go and What to Do on Long Island
SCOPE (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars(3)

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Long Island

Latest illustrated information about major points of interest — from the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum and the Long Island Children's Museum, to new additions such as the Oyster Bay Refuge and Malabar (Downeast Windjammer Cruises). Includes website information when available, visiting hours, fees, guided tours, eating facilities, and other services. 24 black-and-white illustrations.

  • Rank: #2291684 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-08-13
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 240 pages

Friday, June 7, 2013

Stick Making: A Complete Course

Stick Making
Stick Making: A Complete Course
Andrew Jones (Author), Clive George (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars(3)

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Long Island

Find and season the wood; fix flaws; shape and straighten sticks; cut wood to size; fit a ferrule; form a handle; and varnish the finished item. Begin with a vee-shaped thumbstick, or dip in anywhere—you’ll find simple, one-piece walking sticks, four cardigan sticks, wooden crooks and market sticks, ram’s horn and antler sticks, buffalo and ram’s horn crooks, carved sticks in wood and horn, and a medley of fancier models.

  • Rank: #292648 in Books
  • Published on: 1998-12-31
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Short Nature Walks on Long Island, 7th (Short Nature Walks Series)

Short Nature
Short Nature Walks on Long Island, 7th (Short Nature Walks Series)
Rodney Albright (Author), Priscilla Albright (Author), Robert Wendt (Editor)
4.2 out of 5 stars(5)

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Explore the natural beauty of Long Island - from Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in the west to Montauk Point on the eastern tip. At any season of the year you'll enjoy these fifty-three leisurely walks, which take you past glorious Atlantic and North Shore beaches, quaint historic towns, freshwater creeks and salt marshes, woodland preserves, and former estates. Inside this guide you'll find: a detailed map for each walk; clear directions for locating and following each trail; informal notes on geology, vegetation, and wildlife; suggestions on what to wear and what to bring; information on park hours, admission charges, and facilities.

  • Rank: #520711 in Books
  • Brand: Globe
  • Published on: 2001-06-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .47" h x 5.04" w x 6.94" l, .43 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 208 pages