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Excerpt from Fishers Island, N. Y., 1614-1925 IT has been said that a good book needs no preface. This short: history, however, must have one, for the author does not pretend to be either writer or historian and possibly mistakes have crept in, for which he wishes to apologize. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
A sweeping, richly illustrated architectural study of the large, historic New England coastal resort hotels
Co-publication with Fishers Island Yacht Club recounts history of recreational boating at Fishers Island, New York with special emphasis on the yacht club which was founded in 1928. Though small, this club has been home to many highly competitive sailors and is closely associated with several noted designs. Classic powerboats are also featured in this social history of the evolution of a boating organization. Illustrated with nearly 200 images from several collections.
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