Let's Go to the Beach.Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. 2001. Read by Anna Fields. 3, 1.5 hour tapes. Blackstone Audio. #2940. 0-7861-2193-9. $24.95. Vinyl; content, author notes. SA Beginning with childhood experiences at a tiny community beach, the author weaves an interesting web that takes us through the history of some famous waterfront properties, including Coney Island Coney Island (kō`nē), beach resort, amusement center, and neighborhood of S Brooklyn borough of New York City, SE N.Y., on the Atlantic Ocean. , Atlantic City Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. , and Muscle Beach. Rich in detail, the text covers beach-related topics from ancient Greek Noun 1. Ancient Greek - the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire Greek, Hellenic, Hellenic language - the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages bathhouses to the evolution of bathing attire, the growing acceptance of water-related activities, the development of vacation/resort areas, salt-water taffy Taffy Welshman who “stole a piece of beef.” [Nurs. Rhyme: Baring Gould, 72–73] See : Thievery , and surfing. Listeners familiar with early bathing costumes from old photos will find this chapter easy to follow, entertaining and educational, particularly when addressing the weight of the wet material and impracticality of design. The author has not only provided a multidimensional platform, but has done so in such a way that listeners will be motivated to either review the book's supporting photographs, or to perform research to view such items as the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, the White Elephant White Elephant Any investment that nobody wants because it is unprofitable. Notes: The term 'White Elephant' is derived from Thailand, where an Albino (white) elephant was given to unfavored people by the ruler. Museum, or surfboard evolution. Sunnie Grant, Alton, NH |
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