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Tables of Contents for Coney Island
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Introduction
3
9
Coney (1824--1875)
12
8
The American Brighton (1876--1883)
20
18
The Elephant Colossus (1884--1902)
38
22
Baghdad by the Sea (1903--1911)
60
27
Seaside Baroque (Carousels, Coasters, and Amusements)
87
19
Honky-Tonk (Cafes, Dance Dives, and Concert Halls)
106
18
The Nickel Empire (1920--1933)
124
24
Empire of the Body (1934--1964)
148
24
The Mermaid Parade (1965--2001)
172
17
Notes
189
6
Index
195