| Legendary Locals of Staten Island Contributor(s): Matteo Edd, Thomas W. (Author), Lundrigan Psyd, Margaret (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467125024 ISBN-13: 9781467125024 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2016957580 |
| Series: Legendary Locals |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.6" W x 9.2" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Located at the entrance to New York Harbor, Staten Island has had a front-row seat to many of the comings and goings of the New World. From the early European explorers, such as Verrazano and Hudson, to the waves of immigrants coming in steerage, the island would be part of a gateway to a great continent. Some visitors stayed briefly, while others would go no further and would make the island their forever home. Those who called Staten Island home would include inventors, business leaders, writers, athletes, politicians, and artists. Some famous islanders include industry titan Cornelius Vanderbilt; inventor Antonio Meucci; Central Park visionary Frederick Law Olmsted; poet Edwin Markham; silent film star Mabel Normand; and singers Christina Aguilera, Joan Baez, and members of Wu-Tang Clan. All these would play a role in the development of Staten Island, a borough of New York City and sister to one of the world's great metropolises. |
Contributor Bio(s): Matteo Edd, Thomas W.: - Author Thomas W. Matteo, EdD, is Staten Island's official historian. He has written six books and over 200 articles on Staten Island history. He has also appeared on several TV shows including Channel 13's A Walk Around Staten Island and Channel 25's Secrets of New York. Author Margaret Lundrigan, PsyD, is a lifelong lover of Staten Island history and has written seven books on Staten Island. |