{"product_id":"governors-island-edmund-banks-smith-9781163599235","title":"Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913","description":"Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913 is a comprehensive historical account of the military presence on Governor's Island, located in New York Harbor. The book covers the island's history under the Dutch, British, and American flags, from its initial use as a trading post to its role as a key military installation during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Author Edmund Banks Smith provides detailed descriptions of the island's fortifications, including Fort Jay and Castle Williams, and the soldiers who manned them. The book also explores the social and cultural life of the island, including the experiences of soldiers and their families, as well as the impact of the island's military presence on the surrounding community. With its meticulous research and engaging writing style, Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, American military history, or the role of military installations in shaping local communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edmund Banks Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163599239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163599235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Edmund Banks Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44213090877695,"sku":"9781163599235","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae47380f-98a5-47db-a2fc-b190d0887d67.jpg?v=1692112017","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/governors-island-edmund-banks-smith-9781163599235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}