Physically isolated from the rest of New York City, the only borough
with no direct roadway to Manhattan, the smallest in population, and the
most rural, Staten Island is probably the least known of the five
boroughs and perhaps the most misunderstood. Carol V. Wright's readable,
affectionate, amusing tribute takes you straight to the Island's heart,
exploring its monuments, its open spaces, and its maritime heritage, as
well as meeting memorable characters from Vanderbilt's to vagrants to
seventeen-year cicadas. Whether you are visiting Staten Island for a few
hours on the ferry or have lived there all your life, you will surely
enjoy this book.