Rediscover the allure of a bygone era with "Percy's Pocket Dictionary of Coney Island," a meticulously crafted index and guide to the famed resort as it existed in 1880. Authored by Townsend Percy, this invaluable resource offers a comprehensive look at Coney Island's railroads, steamboat routes, grand hotels, vibrant amusements, and diverse restaurants. Delve into the historical and geographical facts that shaped this iconic destination, and explore all other aspects that made Coney Island a must-visit locale. More than just a directory, "Percy's Pocket Dictionary" provides an appendix on bathing, swimming, and general advice for visitors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. This book serves as a window into the past, capturing the essence of a vibrant and evolving Coney Island at the height of its popularity. A treasure for historians, researchers, and anyone captivated by New York City's rich heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
