The Making of American Resorts
Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, and Lake George
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ISBN-13:
9780813528427
Veröffentl:
2001
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.01.2001
Seiten:
312
Autor:
Theodore Corbett
Gewicht:
653 g
Format:
254x178x21 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This study focuses upon the rise and demise of the American resorts of Ballston Spa and Caldwell on Lake George, and Saratoga Springs. The author argues that resorts such as these created and recreated themselves to keep pace with changing times.
List of Illustrations List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Creation of ResortsPart One. Early Resorts 1. The Tradition of the English Spa 2. The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort 3. The Reluctant Resort: Caldwell on Lake GeorgePart Two. The Establishment of Saratoga Springs as the Leading Resort 4. The Development of Public Spaces 5. Accommodations: Private Spaces for the Public 6. Alleys as Support SpacesPart Three. The Resort Workforce 7. The Building Trades 8. The African American Presence 9. The IrishPart Four. Catering to a Diverse Clientele 10. Native American Encampments as Tourist Attractions 11. Wickedness versus Pleasure: The Religious Solution 12. Setting the Standards for Resort Society 13. The Nature of Visitors Epilogue: Why Do Resorts Succeed?Notes Index
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