The New Long Island: A Hand Book of Summer Travel, originally published in 1879, is a meticulously detailed guide designed for visitors to Long Island and its popular resort areas. Authored by William M. Laffan, this historical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the region's attractions, accommodations, and transportation options during the late 19th century. Offering insights into the social and cultural landscape of the era, the book serves as both a practical travel companion and a valuable historical document. Readers will discover descriptions of various â€~watering places, ' alongside essential information to enhance their summer travel experience. This edition offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of Long Island as a premier destination for leisure and recreation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.