Download or read book Early History of Staten Island written by Cornelius G. Kolff and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early History of Staten Island written by Cornelius G [From Old Catalog] Kolff and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Early History of Staten Island Classic Reprint written by Cornelius G. Kolff and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Early History of Staten Island A feeling of gratitude for the many happy years spent on Staten Island, and the desire to awaken in the hearts of the growing generations of Staten Island ers an interest and a love for their native Island, have induced the writer to present this short history. Being neither a literary man nor an historian, the writer asks the kind indulgence of the critical reader. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Morris s Memorial History of Staten Island New York written by Ira K. Morris and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morris'S Memorial History of Staten Island, New York by Ira K. 4n Morris, first published in 1898, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Download or read book History Story Legend of the Old King s Highway written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early History of Staten Island Scholar s Choice Edition written by Cornelius G [From Old Catalog] Kolff and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book History of Richmond County Staten Island New York written by Richard Mather Bayles and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History Story Legend of the Old King s Highway written by Staten Island Antiquarian Society and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History Story Legend of the Old King's Highway: Now the Richmond Road, Staten Island Staten Island, lying as it does opposite the entrance of New York Harbor, was naturally visited by the early explorers and, as its convenience and fertility were great, it was soon apportioned among the first settlers. Verrazano discovered the Island in 1524; Henry Hudson, on September 2, 1609, when he called it "Staaten Eylandt" in honor of the States General of the Netherlands, in whose interests his expedition was sent out. The Indians were quickly evicted and few, if any, of their traditions remain, though evidences of their former occupancy are found at many points. Without any idea of private ownership in land - or probably much understanding of what they were doing - they sold the Island as often as a purchaser could be found who would pay a few copper kettles or bright colored blankets: First to Michael Pauw, in 1630, the Island having been included in a grant to Pauw by the Dutch proprietors. He called his possessions "Pavonia." Other proprietors were David Petersen de Vries, 1639; Cornelis Melyn, 1641. There was trouble with the Indians during these early days, due largely to harsh treatment at the hands of the white man. In 1641 and again in 1655 the Indians swept the Island of white settlers, killing those who were not fortunate enough to escape. It has been claimed that the first settlement on Staten Island was "Oude Dorp," but this is now disputed. "Oude Dorp" apparently resulted from orders given to Stuyvesant by the West India Company to fortify points on either side of the Narrows, and the village was not built until 1662-63, as in 1661 he informed the Company that all the houses on Staten Island had been destroyed during the Indian wars. Some time after he wrote that the village had been built about a half hours walk from the Narrows. The transfer from Dutch to English rule - 1664 - was peaceable so far as Staten Island was concerned, and the Dutch and English settlers appear to have mingled without an undue amount of friction. French and Germans were also early settlers on the Island, and all of these nationalities intermarried freely. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Morris s Memorial History of Staten Island New York Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by Ira K. Morris and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-17 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Morris's Memorial History of Staten Island, New York, Vol. 1 Charles VIII - Burning the Martyrs - Duke of Orleans - Period of Terror - Gate of F ourgou-hugh Capet - Exiled Settlers - Massacre of St. Bartholomew - Paris Ravished - Louis XIV - Edict of Nantes - Henry XIV - Religious Worship - Wal densian Church - Early Record - Old French Church - Seaman Estate - Historic Bridge - French Graveyard - Huguenot Sabbath. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Earliest Volume of Staten Island Records 1678 1813 written by Staten Island (New York, N.Y.). and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Our Staten Island written by Janet Medoro and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OUR STATEN ISLAND was the working and eventual title of this book - and appropriately so. Being fourth-generation-born Staten Islanders, my brother and I had a special sense of being native early on. Our family laid down the bare roots that made us realize that our story here began, in what seemed to us "olden times." Along with their stories was a simple book of our grandfather's relating the history of Staten Island. Its photos - many of ancient structures from the 1700's - were powerful images that made "the old" come to life. They gave us an idea of how our family's lives fit into the context of times and events on a still rural Island. Once we latched on to our budding interest in history, we never let go, and it eventually demanded that we follow through; not only to learn the history of our family, but of Staten Island as well. Unwittingly, the journey began by collecting newspaper stories and images over time. Eventually we made our way to the reference section of our libraries and museum archives where we came to know who the really good borough historians were, and their works. Eventually we gave motion to what we had learned and collected over the years by taking this legacy "on the road" - by car and eventually on foot - to visit the subject matter "in person." We created our own tours and saw a certain value in walking the old native Indian trails that became the Island's first roads, so they could fully speak their history to us. In doing so, we literally covered hundreds of miles paying homage to the place we live and love! This passionate pursuit, in retrospect, became an excellent journey that needed to be shared. No other writer has offered up a history of Staten Island in this unique way of taking the reader on that journey of discovery to experience it just as we did: through woods, along old roads; through centuries of change, people and events along the way as we learned the history of "Our Staten Island."
Download or read book The Earliest Volume of Staten Island Records 1678 1813 written by Staten Island (New York, N.Y.) and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hidden History of Staten Island written by Theresa Anarumo and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the ferry to this New York City borough and discover its colorful secrets, in a quirky history packed with facts and photos. Staten Island has a rich and fascinating cultural legacy that few people outside New York City's greenest borough know about. Chewing gum was invented on the island with the help of Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna. Country music legend Roy Clark got his start as a virtuoso guitar player on the Staten Island Ferry. Anna Leonowens, who worked with the king's children in the Court of Siam and was the basis for The King and I, came back to Staten Island to write about her experiences and run a school for children. Join native Staten Islanders Theresa Anarumo and Maureen Seaberg as they document the hidden history of the borough with these stories, and many more
Download or read book Early History of Staten Island Primary Source Edition written by Cornelius G. [From Old Catalog] Kolff and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book History of the City of New York written by Mary Louise Booth and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Forgotten Borough written by Kenneth M. Gold and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What sets Staten Island apart from the rest of New York City? The island’s identity has in part been defined in opposition to the city, its physical and cultural differences, and the perception of neglect by city government. It has long been whiter, wealthier, less populated, and more politically conservative. And despite many attempts over the years, Staten Island is not connected by the subway to any of the other four boroughs. Kenneth M. Gold argues that the lack of a subway connection has deeply shaped Staten Island’s history and identity. He chronicles decades of recurrent efforts to build a rail link, using this history to explore the borough’s fraught relationship with New York City as a whole. The Forgotten Borough ranges from when Staten Island first contemplated joining the city in the 1890s to the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964, highlighting pivotal moments when the construction of a subway appeared possible. The economics and engineering of tunnel construction, the difficulty of uniting Staten Islanders around a single solution, competition from the other boroughs, and resistance from powerful corporations and public authorities all undermined a rapid transit connection. Gold demonstrates that the failure to establish a rail link during this period caused Staten Island to diverge culturally, demographically, and politically from the other four boroughs. Drawing on extensive archival research, The Forgotten Borough shows how transportation infrastructure and politics shed new light on urban history.
Download or read book Centennial Discourse written by Joel Edson Rockwell and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
