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New York Ghost Towns: Uncovering the Hidden Past
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
New York Ghost Towns: Uncovering the Hidden Past
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Susan Hutchison Tassin
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:150 | Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 137 |
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Category/Genre | Travel and holiday guides |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780811708258
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Classifications | Dewey:974.7 |
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Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Stackpole Books
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Imprint |
Stackpole Books
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Publication Date |
1 July 2013 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Explores towns, settlements, forts, and other areas that have been completely deserted or brought back to life as tourist attractions40 ghost towns, including Love Canal, the Oneida Community, Fort William Henry of Last of the Mohicans fame, and Bedloe's Island, which now holds the Statue of LibertyCovers the history of the sites, personal interest stories, what remains today, and how to get thereDivided into geographical sections so readers can plan visits to multiple sites
Author Biography
Susan Hutchison Tassin is a freelance writer who lives in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Reviews"New York Ghost Towns chronicles the souls and soul of the Empire State."--Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Founders, Beekman 1802, Sharon Springs, NY (04/01/2013)
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