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LoC No.: 01014150

Title: Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed
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Summary: "Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings…" by Gabriel Furman is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of Brooklyn's geography, history, and development, aiming to preserve knowledge about the town and its past inhabitants for future citizens. The book tends to focus on the significant historical events, land grants, and the lifestyle of the early inhabitants of Brooklyn. The opening of the book introduces its purpose as a collection of notes designed to serve the residents of Brooklyn. It highlights the town's geographical boundaries and delves into its historical ownership, including its Indian heritage and early Dutch settlements. The Compiler expresses gratitude to those who assisted in gathering historical facts, framing the narrative around the town’s past, including its unique naming conventions, significant landmarks, and the lives of its early inhabitants. Through these notes, readers are invited to reflect on Brooklyn's rich historical tapestry, from its origins to its development as a vital part of New York State. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Furman, Gabriel, 1800-1854

EBook No.: 56078

Published: Nov 29, 2017

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- History

LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01014150

Title: Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings…" by Gabriel Furman is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of Brooklyn's geography, history, and development, aiming to preserve knowledge about the town and its past inhabitants for future citizens. The book tends to focus on the significant historical events, land grants, and the lifestyle of the early inhabitants of Brooklyn. The opening of the book introduces its purpose as a collection of notes designed to serve the residents of Brooklyn. It highlights the town's geographical boundaries and delves into its historical ownership, including its Indian heritage and early Dutch settlements. The Compiler expresses gratitude to those who assisted in gathering historical facts, framing the narrative around the town’s past, including its unique naming conventions, significant landmarks, and the lives of its early inhabitants. Through these notes, readers are invited to reflect on Brooklyn's rich historical tapestry, from its origins to its development as a vital part of New York State. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Furman, Gabriel, 1800-1854

EBook No.: 56078

Published: Nov 29, 2017

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- History

LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.