A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County, Volume I. by Ostrander
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About this eBook
| Author | Ostrander, Stephen M. |
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| Editor | Black, Alexander, 1859-1940 |
| Title | A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County, Volume I. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County, Volume I" by Stephen M. Ostrander is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the development and history of Brooklyn, exploring the region's geological and social history, from the Native American tribes to the arrival of European settlers and beyond. The author aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the city’s evolution and the significant events that shaped its identity. The opening of the work introduces readers to the foundational elements of Brooklyn's history, beginning with its geography and early human presence. It details the area's geological characteristics shaped by glacial activity, followed by a presentation of local Indigenous tribes and their connections to the land. The narrative progresses to discuss the initial European contact and the motivations behind settlement, establishing a framework for understanding the transformations that Brooklyn has undergone over the centuries as settlements began to form and evolve in this rich historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- History |
| Subject | Kings County (N.Y.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41979 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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