Long Island Oddities: Curious Locales, Unusual Occurrences and Unlikely Urban Adventures
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1609499204 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Through history, pictures and the personal experiences of a ten-year endeavor, authors John and Laura Leita brings to life Long Island's abandoned structures, including psychiatric hospitals and other ruins waiting to be rediscovered. Long Island's history is well known, but often overlooked are the island's unique and bizarre stories and treasures--the most interesting locations and darkest legends. Join the Leitas as they go in search of the delightfully quirky side of Long Island.. From hidden haunts and legends like the Indian Princess of Lake Ronkonkoma to well-known events like the Amity
The popularity of the site has led John, and his wife Laura, to speak at libraries and historical societies. Leita has also written columns for Long Island Pulse magazine. Laura Leita co-authors the Long Island Oddities blog and co-runs Long Island Oddities Paranormal Society. About the Author John Leita is a the co-author of the popular Long Island Oddities blog, and speaker on Long Island. Her photographs have also been utilized by newspapers and the Long Island Pulse. . She has given presentations on Long Island history and folklore at many locations. John has published 5 DVDs regarding Long Island's history and folklore
She has given presentations on Long Island history and folklore at many locations. Laura Leita co-authors the Long Island Oddities blog and co-runs Long Island Oddities Paranormal Society. John Leita is a the co-author of the popular Long Island Oddities blog, and speaker on Long Island. Leita has also written columns for Long Island Pulse magazine. John has published 5 DVDs re
Five Stars Amazon Customer Loved it! From Long Island and now my family knows all of its secrets!. "if you evr lived on Long island it will bring back memories" according to catherine williams. well written, very informative even for a Long Island native. I really enjopyed the section talking about the possible ufo crash. Joseph M. Logan said Four Stars. Interesting but nothing new.