Charles Harris Denson

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1801 Excerpt: ...with at the same time in some respects superior adaptation for producing rich and striking ...

With this lavishly illustrated map in hand, anyone can take a self-guided tour of the historical and present-day attractions of Coney Island, the "Playground of the World." Conceived and written by "Coney-ologist" Charles Denson, the guide leads users on a tour that can be taken at any time of the y...

A captivating look at Coney Island and its iconic place in the history of American art Called “America’s playground,” Coney Island is a world-famous resort and national cultural symbol that has inspired music, literature, and films. This groundbreaking book is the first to look at the site’s endurin...

Growing up on Coney Island in the '?50s and '?60s, Charles Denson experienced legendary amusements and attractions like the Cyclone and Thunderbolt roller coasters, the Parachute Jump, and Steeplechase Park. In CONEY ISLAND: LOST AND FOUND, Denson gives us an insider'?s look at one of New York'?s be...