Jones Beach

An Illustrated History

By (author) John Hanc Foreword by Ed Lowe

Publication date:

02 May 2010

Length of book:

224 pages

Publisher

Globe Pequot

ISBN-13: 9780762759637

In this evocative illustrated book, author John Hanc explores the traditions, institutions, controversies, and characters of this beloved seaside resort, now a state historic landmark.

Introduction by Ed Lowe

1: The Battle for the Beach

2: Pirate Jones

3: An Island Unto Itself

4: “The Beach Is Apparently Endless”
5: The Girls (and Boys) From Jones Beach
6: King of All Beaches

7: The Guy Who Loved the Beach
8: Esprit de Corps: The Jones Beach Lifeguards
9: Endless Summer

"Any citizen of New York will be proud to have this book in their collection." —Donald J. Trump

“A delightful read, a nostalgic, absorbing trip back in time to the origins and the halcyon days of a treasured New York institution.” —Kevin Baker, author of Dreamland and Paradise Alley

"This is local history at its best. John Hanc's lively, absorbing narrative is both nostalgic and sophisticated." —Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York and The Devil's Own Work