A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island (1884) (Paperback)

A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island is a book written by Austin Parsons Stockwell and first published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Gravesend, a town located in Kings County, New York, and the neighboring Coney Island. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of the area. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and natural resources of the region, including its rivers, bays, and forests. The subsequent chapters cover the early settlement of the area by the Dutch and the English, the establishment of the town of Gravesend, and the development of Coney Island as a popular seaside resort.The book also includes detailed accounts of the social, economic, and political history of the area, including the role of slavery in the early years of settlement, the growth of the shipping industry, and the impact of the American Revolution and the Civil War on the local community. Throughout the book, Stockwell draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of the history of Gravesend and Coney Island. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City and the development of its surrounding 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.