""A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island"" is a book written by Austin Parsons Stockwell and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the town of Gravesend, New York, as well as the history of Coney Island. The book starts with a detailed description of the geography and natural resources of the area, including its rivers, bays, and forests. It then delves into the early history of the region, including the Native American tribes that lived there before the ...
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""A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island"" is a book written by Austin Parsons Stockwell and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the town of Gravesend, New York, as well as the history of Coney Island. The book starts with a detailed description of the geography and natural resources of the area, including its rivers, bays, and forests. It then delves into the early history of the region, including the Native American tribes that lived there before the arrival of European settlers. The book goes on to discuss the Dutch and English settlements in the area, including the founding of Gravesend in the 17th century. It also covers the American Revolution and the role that Gravesend played in the conflict. The second half of the book focuses on Coney Island, including its early history as a resort destination and its growth into a major amusement park in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of the various attractions and rides that were popular at Coney Island during this time. Overall, ""A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island"" provides a fascinating look at the history of two important areas in New York, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the region.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1884 Edition.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.
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