Coney Island is more than a national institution it was probably the mostcelebrated amusement resort in the world. This book by a man whose familyhelped to buil... » 

Coney Island is more than a national institution it was probably the mostcelebrated amusement resort in the world. This book by a man whose familyhelped to build the Islands fantastic reputation presents its lively andnostalgic history. Touched with sentiment occasionally with acid it is frankoutspoken sometimes biting but always imbued with humor. This new edition ofMcCulloughas book includes an introduction by Brian J. Cudahy who has writtenextensively about New Yorks waterways and subways and an epilogue by MichaelP. Onorato a retired history professor whose father managed Coney Islandasfamed Steeplechase Park from 1928 until its closing in 1964. Thus McCulloughsstory which ended in 1957 is brought up to date for a new generation ofreaders. «