Anthony Mollica Jr. is the author of seven books, including Castles and Cottages: River Retreats of the Thousand Islands and Gar Wood Boats,the 2001 Boating Book of the Year. Now retired from a 40 year career in public education, he is a respected authority on America's antique and classic boats. Anthony divides his time between his summer home in the Thousand Islands, and Syracuse, New York.