First resorts
Jon Sterngass
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First resorts
Published
2003
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
396
ISBN-13
9780801876967
Description
"In First Resorts: Pursuing Pleasure at Saratoga Springs, Newport, and Coney Island, Jon Sterngass follows three of the best-known northeastern American resorts across a century of change. Saratoga Springs, Newport, and Coney Island began, he finds, as similar pleasure destinations, each of them featuring "grand" hotels where visitors swarmed public spaces such as verandas, dining rooms, and parlors. As the century progressed, however, Saratoga remained much the same, while Newport turned to private (and lavish) "cottages" and Coney Island shifted its focus to amusements for the masses.". "Fifty-nine illustrations enliven Sterngass's unique study of the commodification of pleasure that occurred as capitalist values flourished, travel grew more accessible, and leisure time became democratized. These three resorts, he argues, served as forerunners of twentieth-century pleasure cities such as Aspen, Las Vegas, and Orlando."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in First resorts?
This edition of First resorts has approximately 396 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First resorts?
For most readers, First resorts typically takes between 8h 15m and 5h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of First resorts?
The estimated word count for First resorts is approximately 99,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of First resorts?
First resorts was written by Jon Sterngass.
When was First resorts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.