Coney Island by William J Phalen
Before the Civil War, Coney Island boasted a beach, a dozen small hotels with ramshackle bathhouses, some chowder stands and a few saloons. By 1910, Coney Island saw 20 million visitors, more than Disney theme parks could claim 70 years later. Through the decades, the island has seen changes of fortune, floods and fires, cycles of decay and rehabilitation.
“Phalen laces his historical narrative throughout with first-person accounts and countless excerpts from the press... Highly recommended”—Choice.
William J. Phalen holds a Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University. He lives in Staten Island, New York.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780786498161 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786498161 |
| Title | Coney Island |
| Author | William J Phalen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2016-07-04 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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