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Download or read book Long Island written by Gary W. Wojtas and published by Westside. This book was released on 2010 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a tour of New York's Long Island to discover and delight in its history, lore, and beauty. Find out about its rich heritage and just what makes it so special. This full-color book includes images of vintage nostalgia and contemporary photos of the sights and scenes of such island locales as Sag Harbor, Great Neck, Levittown, the Hamptons, and many others. The way of life here, from the earliest presence of Native Americans to current residents (permanent or seasonal), is presented in all its suburban glory. Explore the many firsts that took place on Long Island, including the beginning of the earliest transatlantic flight, the development of the ATM, and the original video game. Both historic and everyday parts of the island will be explored--there's no better way to find out about what makes the heart of this place and its people unique.