Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432694876)

Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913 is a comprehensive historical account of the military significance of Governor's Island, a small island located in the New York Harbor. The book, authored by Edmund Banks Smith, explores the island's military history under three different flags - Dutch, British, and American - from its earliest days as a Dutch trading post in 1637 to its role as an important military installation in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Smith's book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different period of Governor's Island's military history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the island's role in the American Revolution, its use as a military prison during the Civil War, and its transformation into a major army post in the late 19th century.Throughout the book, Smith draws on a range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official military records, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Governor's Island's military history. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the island's history to life.Governor's Island: Its Military History Under Three Flags, 1637-1913 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, military history, or the history of the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the important role that Governor's Island played in shaping the course of American history.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.

Author: Edmund Banks Smith
ISBN-10: 1432694871
ISBN-13: 9781432694876
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d