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New York is a city of few boundaries, a city of well-known streets and blocks that ramble on and on, into our literature, dreams, and nightmares. We know the city by the byways that split it, streets like Broadway and Madison and Flatbush and Delancey. From those streets, peering down the blocks and up at the top floors, the city seems immense and endless. And though the land itself may end at the water, the city does not. Long before Broadway was a muddy cart track, the water was the city's most distinguishing feature, the rivers the only byways of importance. Some people, like William Kornblum, still see the city as an urban archipelago, shaped by the water and the people who have sailed it for goods, money, pirate's loot, and freedom. For them, the City will always be an island. William Kornblum--New York City native, longtime sailor, urban sociologist, and first-time author--has spent decades plying the waterways of the city in his ancient catboat, Tradition. In At Sea in the City, he takes the reader along as he sails through his hometown, lovingly retelling the history of the city's waterfront and maritime culture and the stories of the men and women who made the water their own. In At Sea in the City and in Kornblum's own humility, humor, and sense of wonder, one detects echoes of E. B. White, John McPhee, and Joseph Mitchell.
From Arab drylands to tropical islands; from Somalia to Australia; Tijuana to Okinawa; Chicago to San Diego; and Great Lakes to Kuwait -The City and the Sea is the often humorous memoir of a young sailor who finally sees the things that exist outside of his small hometown in Missouri. He witnesses these new places during a time when it seemed like the world was changing. And at the same time, it occurs at an age when he notices changes in himself. Wes Goff grew up in Fulton, Missouri. He has written humor columns for publications in Wyoming and South Korea. His first book was The Backroad Legends of Callaway County. His novella "Me and Billy the Kid '91" is available as an e-book at www.backroadlegends.com. He can be contacted at callawaycryptids2002@ yahoo.com.
Sam's life was perfect. She knew whom she was and what she wanted to do. All she had to do was to get the young prince to the Swinton School. However, getting him there proved to be more difficult than she had ever imagined. All she had to do was outrun the wolves, outsmart the pirates, survive the torture chamber of western China, save her son from his stepmother and make a king out of a boy. Easy Right? The trip that was supposed easy became the journey of a lifetime.
Forty miles south of Atlantic City, lies Cape May, New Jersey. This illustrated celebration of the birth, demise, and resurrection of the nation's oldest seaside resort, guides the reader through the Cape's 200 tumultuous years which have earned it the moniker Queen of the Seaside Resorts.
Sometimes crossing the finish line is only the first step Tess Barton is stuck in a rut. Her dream of becoming an artist has stalled as she works three jobs just trying to survive. She’s barely got time to sleep and now her sister, Emma, is signing her up for a marathon... But it’s not just any marathon. It’s the Barcelona marathon and they’d be running in memory of their late sister. When disaster strikes and Emma can’t make it, Tess finds herself facing a new city and daunting challenge all alone. That is, until an unexpected rendezvous in a little tapas bar with gorgeous local, Roberto. Soon Tess finds that the fast-paced city isn’t so intimidating – and the marathon not quite so terrifying – with someone by her side. As she races towards the finish line, Tess starts to realise all the things she’s been running away from. But is it too late for her to chase dreams after all this time heading in the wrong direction? Perfect for fans of T.A. Williams, Samantha Tonge and Sue Roberts. What readers are saying about Love in the City by the Sea: ‘A lovely relaxing story, with fabulous characters, lots of romance, a beautiful city, and a wonderful storyline. This is the perfect escapism read and beach read. Fab’ Reader review 'The book was so wonderful. Tess is a very relatable character... The books is beautifully written, nice and just wonderful. I would recommend it to everybody I know.' Unapologetic Geek ‘This was so beautifully written, so atmospheric that I felt like I was experiencing the sights, smells, delicious food and wine that Tess did.’ Reader Review 'A delightful few hours in Barcelona' Reader review 'This is a beautiful story to read. It was lovely to picture wonderful Barcelona. The descriptions of the city made me want to go back. This is a lovely romantic story set in wonderful surroundings. A pleasure to read' Reader review 'This is what the good memories are made of. Stars!... if you are looking for a few hours of escapism to a really great city with a romance playing out around its exploration then this is certainly a book to take a chance on.' Reader review 'This is my first time reading a novel by this author and I can 100% say that it won't be my last... a fantastic read that I couldn't put down. I'm now on the search for more novels by Lilac Mills! ' Reader review
Immerse yourself in an epic saga of adventure and discovery with SatapolCEO's enthralling eBook, "City of the Sea's Secrets." This riveting narrative invites you to join Olivia, a dauntless seeker of truth, as she embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the enigmas of a civilization submerged by time and tide. Armed with a map woven from the threads of ancient lore and driven by a fiery spirit of inquiry, Olivia's quest plunges her into the heart of the unfathomable, where the boundless ocean holds more than just secrets—it cradles a history lost to the world. Within the pages of "City of the Sea's Secrets," you are not just a reader; you are a fellow voyager navigating through tempestuous waters, dense jungles, and the remnants of a city that time forgot. Each chapter unfolds like a map to the extraordinary, from the cryptic whispers of the fabled depths to the awe-inspiring wonders of the city's heart. Olivia, with her unwavering resolve, challenges the menacing shadows of rival adventurers and the lurking dangers of an untamed world. Her journey is one of formidable alliances, cunning sabotage, and the relentless pursuit of a truth that could alter the course of history itself. SatapolCEO masterfully weaves a tale that transcends the bounds of imagination, where ancient ruins whisper of untold riches, powerful artifacts, and the eternal quest for knowledge. "City of the Sea's Secrets" is not merely an exploration of the unknown but a testament to the indomitable human spirit that seeks to comprehend the incomprehensible, to find light in the darkest depths, and to unveil the marvels of an era long vanished beneath the waves. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that dances on the edge of reality and myth, where each discovery propels you deeper into the mysteries of the past. Will Olivia emerge triumphant, her name forever etched in the annals of discovery, or will the sea reclaim its secrets, leaving them whispered only by the winds? The journey awaits in "City of the Sea's Secrets," where adventure knows no bounds, and the secrets of the deep beckon with the promise of glory and wonder. Join us on this unforgettable voyage where history and fantasy collide, and the quest for knowledge reigns supreme.
The founder of Sea Isle City, Charles K. Landis, was a man of action. He had a dream of what the ideal seashore resort should be. In the 1870s, his dream began to take shape. It has been said, "Each age is a dream that is dying or a dream that is coming to life." This is the fascinating story of how Sea Isle City, located along the New Jersey coast in Cape May County, evolved. Sea Isle City is a pictorial tour of the founding and early history of this resort by the sea. Almost overnight the island town became accessible by railroad and by turnpike. Hotels and cottages appeared throughout the island. The Braca, Busch, Cronecker, Dever, Kehner, Pfieffer, and Rey families played a vital role in the growth of the town. Another family, the Hafferts, formed the Garden State Publishing Company, which contributed significantly to employment and economic stability. Commercial fishing became an important industry in the development of the town with the coming of the "Hatmen" at the beginning of the twentieth century. The influential people who shaped the community and countless other families, schoolchildren, and local legends are finally brought together in Sea Isle City.
This important volume presents the first comprehensive history of early modern La Rochelle, a port town whose fractious residents became embroiled in the French Reformations. Opening chapters situate the Rochelais within the geopolitics of an oceanic frontier, where urbanites created a strong, heavily armed civic government, in part because they perceived themselves as isolated civilizing agents surrounded by the savage inhabitants of a lawless environment. Analysis of the city's Reformation proceeds within this context of place and politics, showing how various ranks of the citizenry idiosyncratically adopted the tenets of Calvinism, amalgamating these salvific doctrines with traditional civic rites and values - to the consternation of more orthodox pastors. Juxtaposing serial sources from multiple archives, Robbins shows with innovative detail how local political and religious struggles intermeshed, setting the city and its Reformed congregations on a fatal collision course with the Bourbon monarchy. Concluding chapters examine how great aristocratic families, churchmen, and Catholic magistrates joined in a local Counter-Reformation, remaking urban power politics from the ground up.