| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 205 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: On the Map; Chapter 2: Preparing the Ground; Chapter 3: War and Renewal; Chapter 4: The Quintessential Jewish Suburb; Chapter 5: The Price of Achievement; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Summary |
Great Neck, New York, is one of America?s most fascinating suburbs. Since the mid-nineteenth century, generations have been attracted to this once quiet enclave for its easy access to New York City and its tranquil setting by the Long Island Sound. It became an illustrious suburb, home to numerous film and theatrical luminaries, among them Groucho Marx, Eddie Cantor, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Alan King. Famous writers who lived there include Ring Lardner and, of course, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who used Great Neck as the inspiration for his classic novel The Great Gatsby. Although frequently recog |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-196) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jews -- New York (State) -- Great Neck -- History
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HISTORY -- State & Local.
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HISTORY -- State & Local -- General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Jewish Studies.
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Ethnic relations
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Jews
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| SUBJECT |
Great Neck (N.Y.) -- Ethnic relations
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Great Neck (N.Y.) -- History
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- Great Neck
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780813541235 |
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0813541239 |
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1281244309 |
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9781281244307 |
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